Former state Republican chairman seeks return to Maine Senate in 2020

Rick Bennett of Oxford has registered as a Clean Elections candidate.

New law and Gov. Mills’ energy goals set off solar-farm land rush

Now that friendly policies are in place, developers are jockeying for access to Maine's grid to build community solar projects.

Republicans once critical of Collins now circle wagons around her

The senator used to endure blistering criticism from leading Maine Republicans, including former Gov. Paul LePage, who is now singing her praises.

Maine finally addressing climate change in the gulf

For eight years, state government did little to deal with the impacts of a warming Gulf of Maine. That's starting to change.

Thousands of Mainers could lose food stamps under Trump administration plan

The new rule would prohibit states from automatically enrolling people who are eligible for other welfare benefits.

LePage’s final year included 39 days in Florida and a $33,000 trip to Montenegro

Newly obtained documents reveal details of trips the former governor tried to conceal.

Appeals court rules for LePage in lawsuit by former House Speaker Mark Eves

The 1st Circuit judges find that the former governor has immunity from the claims, but 3 of them say he did violate Eves' rights in getting him fired from a charter school post.

Gov. LePage reflects on his successes, regrets, as he prepares to leave office

The two-term governor, who was also mayor of Waterville, says he plans to leave a message on the pillow of incoming Gov. Janet Mills at the Blaine House that says, "If you mess it up, I'm your opponent in 2022."

Judge hears Medicaid expansion case

A sad time for Republicans