The race in Maine’s Second District is one of the more hotly contested races this cycle. It’s expected to be close and could ultimately tip the balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives. The incumbent, Democrat Jared Golden, has held the seat for six years.

Democratic Congressman Jared Golden and his Republican challenger, Austin Theriault, will square off in their first debate Thursday night.

By voting yes on Question 1, we can take a stand against the overwhelming influence of money in politics and ensure that the voices of regular Mainers are heard. Let’s protect our democracy and keep Maine elections fair. Please join me in voting yes on Question 1.

Democratic nominee Golden ultimately won under ranked-choice voting. Many liberals who voted for the independent candidates ranked him second. As a result, this was the first time a Maine incumbent lost in over 100 years - demonstrating the rank-choice voting proponents’ claim that the system makes elections more competitive.

Matt Powers, an Orono city councilman, and his wife were walking down Main Street at night when he saw a Black pickup truck stop by his neighbor’s house on the other side of the street. One person got out of the truck,

Debates for Maine’s three federal races kick off this week, starting with a series of face-offs for the two candidates vying to represent Maine’s 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Both candidates have been criticized for the department's failure to stop the gunman in the mass shooting. While that has swayed some voters, others said it's not on their radar.

In other Somerset County races, incumbent Commissioner Cyprien J. Johnson, of Madison, is running uncontested in District 2. Judge of Probate Robert M. Washburn, of Skowhegan, and Register of Probate Victoria M. Hatch, of Skowhegan, both incumbents, are also running for re-election uncontested.

Numerous other 2020 election deniers are running in 2024 elections. At least 23 of this year’s 51 Republican nominees for governor, state elections chief or the US Senate have rejected or contested the legitimacy of Joe Biden’s 2020 victory over Trump.

The question failed last year. But county officials say it has been difficult recently to find a qualified candidate to run the Registry of Deeds, so they are posing the referendum again to voters.

Companies sweeten contract offer to a 62% wage increase to reopen ports from Maine to Texas

This week's letters to the editor include takes on the upcoming election, gun control, Rod Serling and the Agency's plan in the Town of Maine.