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King, a former clean energy executive and the son of Maine’s junior U.S. senator, provided the bulk of the $795,000 during the filing period. But the Portland Democrat’s campaign has spent the bulk of ...

Graham Platner, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, and his wife, Amy Gertner, walk on the shoulder of the road while canvassing for a citizen's initiate on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, in ...

Letters submitted by BDN readers are verified by BDN Opinion Page staff. Send your letters to letters@bangordailynews.com As an older voter, I am supporting the election of Madison Cook for Maine ...

From contemporary novels to classic children’s books, authors have turned to towns all over Maine for settings and inspiration.

Ripple effects of high gas prices, soft retail sales and persistent economic uncertainty may make 2026 a tough year financially for many Mainers.

Oxford County is a county that is full of hardworking people who deeply care about their community and heritage. We deserve a voice who will speak up for us in Augusta.” ...

No matter how rapidly the administration acts, no voting changes are expected during primary elections, which continue into ...

Maine doesn't lack candidates with thoughtful platforms. What's harder to find is someone who has already done the unglamorous, coalition-building, agency-coordinating work that turns a platform into ...

Automatic license plate readers are proliferating in Maine. Footage is sometimes shared with police, raising privacy concerns.

Golden-crowned kinglets are the tiniest songbirds that can survive a Maine winter. They do so by making lots of babies, perpetuating the species despite the high mortality induced by harsh winter ...

A majority of the more than 150,000 renter households in Maine pay more than a third of their salary for rent.