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Maine shows how Republicans have moved on from figures like Mitt Romney

by Michael Shepherd September 14, 2023September 14, 2023

From a 2012 Maine convention takeover to the Utah senator’s retirement this week, establishment figures have lost their hold on the GOP.

Janet Mills sets ‘ambitious’ new heat pump goal for Maine

by Michael Shepherd July 21, 2023July 21, 2023

Maine’s messy solar fight invokes Paul LePage’s legacy

by Billy Kobin June 15, 2023June 15, 2023

Paul LePage registered to vote in Ormond Beach, Florida, on March 16.

Paul LePage is once again a Florida resident

by CBS 13 May 2, 2023May 2, 2023

After their poor showing during the midterms, top Maine Republicans like Paul LePage placed much of the blame on Donald Trump.

Donald Trump’s Maine standing slips ahead of his possible arrest

by Michael Shepherd March 21, 2023March 21, 2023

Janet Mills keeps state workers home for snow far more than Paul LePage

by Michael Shepherd March 16, 2023March 15, 2023

What Donald Trump can learn from Paul LePage’s failed campaign

by Michael Shepherd February 1, 2023February 1, 2023

"While LePage’s true intentions on abortion were uncertain, one thing is clear today: The lurking radical in the race was actually Mills."

Opinion Contributor

Time will tell if Janet Mills has gone too far with abortion proposals

by Matthew Gagnon, Opinion columnist January 25, 2023January 25, 2023

"This year was full of many deserving award recipients."

Opinion Contributor

The 2022 Conifer Awards

by Matthew Gagnon, Opinion columnist December 28, 2022December 28, 2022

Both Donald Trump and Joe Biden have advanced restrictions on lobster gear to protect the endangered right whales.

Presidents aren’t heeding Maine’s pleas over lobster rules

by David Marino Jr. December 5, 2022December 4, 2022

The tradition of concession calls has been waning due to growing partisanship and distrust in vote tallying, particularly among Republicans.

Maine’s biggest Republicans haven’t called their opponents to concede

by David Marino Jr. November 21, 2022November 20, 2022

Maine Republicans, high and low, are beginning to contemplate a post-Trump world after Tuesday's miserable midterm elections.

Maine Republicans openly talk about dumping Donald Trump

by Michael Shepherd November 14, 2022November 13, 2022

Heavy losses in the Portland suburbs killed Paul LePage’s comeback bid

by David Marino Jr. November 13, 2022November 13, 2022

Opinion Contributor

Voters care about heating oil, abortion — and not being a jerk

by Susan Young November 11, 2022November 13, 2022

LePage road trip

by George Danby November 10, 2022November 10, 2022

Opinion Contributor

Triumph of the rural Maine Democrat

by Matthew Gagnon, Opinion columnist November 9, 2022November 10, 2022

Scenes of outrage, joy and democracy on Election Day in Maine

by David Marino Jr., Callie Ferguson and Sawyer Loftus November 9, 2022November 9, 2022

3 lessons from a brutal election for Maine Republicans

by Michael Shepherd November 9, 2022November 9, 2022

Janet Mills celebrates with supporters Tuesday night after the race was called for her.

Janet Mills beats Paul LePage for 2nd term as Maine’s governor

by Michael Shepherd November 8, 2022November 9, 2022

Maine’s big-name candidates make their final pitches

by Michael Shepherd November 7, 2022November 7, 2022