When Dora Pinkham took office as Maine’s first female lawmaker a century ago, the Journal predicted a lot more by 2023

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Published
January 22, 2023

When Dora Pinkham took office as Maine’s first female lawmaker a century ago, the Journal predicted a lot more by 2023

'Here we are!' Gov. Janet Mills declared Jan. 4 in her second inaugural address.
Published
December 28, 2022

Gov. Mills announces lineup for her 2nd inauguration

The inauguration is to be held Wednesday, Jan. 4, and is open to the public.
Published
December 2, 2022

Talks continue over home heating aid for Mainers

With fuel oil costs sharply higher than a year ago, the governor said she and legislative leaders will continue to negotiate an aid package over the weekend.
Published
November 28, 2022

State looks to release plan for extra heating assistance this week

Winter's not even begun, but more than 33,100 households in Maine have applied for help with heating bills so far this season, an 18.6% increase over the same time last year.
Published
November 13, 2022

The reliably red town of Gray turned blue in 2022

The Cumberland County town is one of many small Maine communities that Republicans could count on for votes – until Tuesday.
Published
November 9, 2022

LePage’s loss leaves Maine Republicans at a crossroads

The political showdown between Janet Mills and Paul LePage began as a national race to watch. Though it ended with little drama on Election Day, LePage's defeat could usher in a new era for the state's Republican Party.
Published
November 7, 2022

Candidates in Lewiston make last-minute pitches to undecided voters

Both Gov. Janet Mills and former U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin campaigned in the city Monday
Published
November 3, 2022

Florida Gov. DeSantis endorses LePage, other Republican candidates

The likely presidential contender says the fellow Republican would focus on family values, oppose Biden.
Published
October 31, 2022

Maine’s absentee voting on pace to surpass 2018 total

If 2018's 96% return rate holds, the state could see more than 200,000 absentee votes cast in this election, or roughly 23% of the electorate.
Published
October 30, 2022

Wilton: An unlikely swing district where pocketbook issues, local ties matter

The small town in rural Franklin County has seen an exodus of employers over the years and now is bracing for the closure of the nearby paper mill in Jay.