Mills also has not ruled out calling a special session of the Legislature so roughly 170,000 Mainers don’t lose federal food assistance.
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Is it against Maine law to take down political signs? | Fact brief
Maine limits the length of time that temporary signs may legally be displayed.
Maine students vote in first mock referendum election
At Morse High School in Bath, one of the 78 schools that participated in Tuesday’s mock election, students said they felt informed about the red flag referendum, less so about the voter ID proposal.
Here’s where to vote and what issues are on the local ballots in western Maine
In addition to state referendums, there will be additional ballot questions in communities from Rangeley to Rumford to Paris.
Opponents of Maine voter ID referendum spending big as election nears
Save Maine Absentee Voting, the leading group against Question 1, has spent nearly $1 million this month alone.
Graham Platner’s campaign manager steps down, cites wife’s pregnancy
Although unrelated to recent controversies, Kevin Brown’s departure is the latest shake-up for the political newcomer’s insurgent bid for U.S. Senate.
Maine could vote on stripping protections for transgender students in 2026
The proposed initiative aims to enforce President Donald Trump’s stance on the culture-war issue that sparked a battle with Maine and has polled well for conservatives.
King, Pingree criticize Trump’s demolition of East Wing to make way for ballroom
Rep. Jared Golden said he is not opposed to a ballroom but also raised concerns about the demolition process, while Sen. Susan Collins said she has not seen the plans that have been questioned by historic preservation groups.
Maine’s effort to limit some political contributions now before federal appeals court
The Maine attorney general’s office this week appealed a July ruling that a law approved last year by voters was unconstitutional. Supporters hope the case could lead to broader campaign finance reform.
Long-shot Democratic U.S. Senate candidate drops out, endorses Janet Mills
Daira Smith-Rodriguez, of Biddeford, entered the race a month ago but failed to get any traction among a crowded field.