Long-excluded section of Maine constitution may make a comeback
A ballot question will determine whether a section dealing with Native American tribes will be reinserted into print copies of the state constitution.
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Lewiston struggles to answer demands for affordable housing, shelters
A divided City Council has been unable to move forward with proposed solutions.
There’s a lack of trust in government, and no wonder
Legislators in Washington continue to place party before country, and the looming shutdown will be another painful reminder to the populace.
GOP lawmaker calls for scrutiny of DHHS after disclosure of eight public guardianship deaths
Lawmakers have scheduled an Oct. 25 meeting with the department to explain how it handles guardianships and how it will comply with notification requirements.
Lubec revaluation highlights host of municipal challenges
"The trouble is when property valuation is used as a measure of wealth or a town's ability to pay."
What proposed House GOP cuts to education, healthcare would mean for Maine
In Maine, the short-term government funding bill would cut education, healthcare, labor programs and more.
Kevin McCarthy faces a dilemma
Extreme members of his Republican caucus have demands that moderates won’t support, and how McCarthy handles it may determine whether he remains as Speaker of the House.