Maine poised for record midterm election turnout
People across Maine described what’s driving them to vote and how they voted in high-profile races.
‘A disaster from the start’: How delays have plagued Maine’s new campaign finance website in the middle of an election year
The delayed site rollout and lagging functionality means that work on the roughly $1 million project will stretch into 2027, even after improvements in recent weeks.
Early voting turnout is high. Election fatigue is building
Mainers are turning out in high numbers to cast their ballots early as a controversy-ridden campaign season nears the finish line in Maine.
Small public libraries urge Maine Library Commission to allow volunteer staffing, unpaid directors
Rural officials warn that proposed state rules requiring paid staff members to keep key services will create an unsustainable financial burden.
Maine banned cellphones in schools to help teens focus and connect. Teachers and students say it’s working
“My phone left my mind, and I didn't really think about not having it,” one student said. “In fact, I think I almost left it at school that day.”
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