Posted inNation Many states count mail ballots that arrive after Election Day. Those grace periods could go away by The Associated Press March 20, 2026March 20, 2026
Posted inNation Democrats say they don’t oppose voter ID, but argue that GOP voting bill is too strict by The Associated Press March 20, 2026March 20, 2026
Posted inNation White House officials and senators meet on DHS shutdown, a small sign of progress by The Associated Press March 20, 2026March 20, 2026
Posted inElections Can a Bush scion separate from Maine’s crowded Republican primary pack? by Benjamin Kail March 20, 2026March 20, 2026
Posted inElections Gubernatorial candidates at Wabanaki forum agree on tribal sovereignty by Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli March 19, 2026March 20, 2026
Posted inNation Trump draws parallel between Pearl Harbor and US strikes on Iran in meeting with Japanese PM by Reuters March 19, 2026March 19, 2026
Posted inElections How Graham Platner is using TV ads to drown out Janet Mills’ attacks by Michael Shepherd March 19, 2026March 19, 2026
Posted inWashington US objectives in Iran have not changed, Pete Hegseth says by Reuters March 19, 2026March 19, 2026
Posted inWashington Despite Trump remarks, Israeli officials say US knew of strike on Iran gas field by Reuters March 19, 2026March 19, 2026
Posted inWorld Energy prices surge as Iran attack on Qatar LNG plant threatens long-term exports by Reuters March 19, 2026March 19, 2026
Posted inElections Elizabeth Warren endorses Graham Platner by Christopher Burns March 19, 2026March 19, 2026
Posted inState Maine lawmakers approve emergency funding for public defender system by Kevin Miller, Maine Public March 19, 2026March 19, 2026
Posted inGovernment What we know about Donald Trump Jr.’s plans for his Maine hunting land by Daniel O'Connor March 19, 2026March 19, 2026
Posted inElections Maine’s health care ‘mess’ is a focus of the crowded race to replace Janet Mills by Benjamin Kail March 18, 2026March 18, 2026
Posted inWashington Maine TSA workers are hanging on for now as Homeland Security shutdown drags on by Nicole Ogrysko, Maine Public March 18, 2026March 18, 2026
Posted inNation US to require $15,000 bond to visa recipients from 12 more countries by Reuters March 18, 2026March 18, 2026
Posted inNation Trump’s Homeland nominee testifies before Senate panel with immigration under spotlight by Reuters March 18, 2026March 18, 2026
Posted inNation US to sell oil and gas leases in Alaska petroleum reserve for first time since 2019 by Reuters March 18, 2026March 18, 2026
Posted inWashington Trump and his allies use familiar tactic to help Iran war messaging: attacking the press by Reuters March 18, 2026March 18, 2026
Posted inPolitics I’m the BDN’s new reporter covering the 2026 elections by Benjamin Kail March 18, 2026March 18, 2026
