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2 Republican challengers face Wainwright in Oxford County sheriff’s primary

by Donna M. Perry March 27, 2026March 30, 2026

Voters will decide among 3 Republican candidates at the June 9 primary election. The winner will face the lone Democratic candidate on Nov. 3.

Maine, News, Politics

Democratic gubernatorial candidates debate at forum by and for young Mainers

by Drew Johnson March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

Just over 2 months from the Democratic primary, Shenna Bellows, Troy Jackson, Angus King III, Hannah Pingree and Nirav Shah fielded questions on everything from housing reform and health care to addiction and systemic racism.

Maine, Politics

Capitol Police merger advances despite Republican pushback

by Ethan Horton March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

Republican lawmakers and Capitol Police union criticize merger bill over pay gaps and inefficiencies.

Maine, Nation / World, News, Politics

Senate approves funding for TSA and most of Homeland Security, but not immigration enforcement

by LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

The US House of Representatives is expected to vote on it Friday.

Maine, News, Politics, Schools & Education

Mills ups the pressure for permanent free community college in her final year as governor

by Riley Board March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

The two-term Democratic governor now running for U.S. Senate has visited campuses recently in an effort to get one of her signature policies funded.

Maine, Maine Crime, News, Politics

Feds investigating Maine’s practice of placing transgender inmates in women’s prison

by Mark LaFlamme March 26, 2026March 27, 2026

The U.S. Justice Department says it will also investigate the practice in California, citing reports of sexual harassment and assault by transgender inmates in both states.

Maine, News, Politics

Maine urges federal judge to dismiss DOJ’s lawsuit seeking voter registration data

by Emily Allen March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

The Department of Justice sued the state last year for voter registration lists, arguing it was necessary to ensure Maine is complying with federal law.