Maine

VIDEO 1 day ago

Maine whistleblower alleges potential Medicaid fraud

Maine whistleblower Christopher Bernardini alleges Minnesota-like fraud within the state's Medicaid program and explains its extent on ‘The Will Cain Show.’

Campus Radicals 5 days ago

Opponents of Maine campus pro-life group invoke Charlie Kirk in social media threat : 'gotta be careful'

Pro-life students at University of Southern Maine face threatening social media posts after founding campus chapter, sparking free speech concerns

Lifestyle November 28

Rare great white shark encounter off Maine coast captured in heart-stopping National Geographic photo

National Geographic has unveiled its Pictures of the Year, showcasing 25 stunning photos taken in 2025, including this shark image and more shots captured in the United States.

Health November 18

Take a hike: Maine school trades detention for fresh air and exercise

A Maine high school replaces traditional detention with a hiking program, offering students outdoor walks instead of classroom punishment with surprising results.

Maine November 17

Maine Rep Laurel Libby won’t seek re-election, partners with Sentinel Action Fund in $4M boost for Sen Collins

Maine Republican state Rep. Laurel Libby partners with a conservative super PAC to invest $4 million in Sen. Susan Collins' 2026 re-election campaign.

Media November 11

Maine town official refuses to apologize after calling opponents of trans athlete policy ‘pedophilic’

Maine town official resigns from school board role after calling opponents of transgender sports policy pedophiles during heated public meeting.

Politics November 8

Progressive-backed candidate convicted in man's killing wins city council election

A Maine woman with a manslaughter conviction was elected to a city council, sparking immediate backlash from conservatives on social media with many likening it to Jay Jones.

Elections November 6

Battle for the House: GOP gets boost in bid to flip swing district after Democrat bows out

Maine's competitive House race shifts toward Republicans after Democrat Jared Golden announces retirement from Congress, shaking up 2026 election predictions.

Politics November 6

Iraq War vet running for US Senate says he won’t mourn Dick Cheney

Maine U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner, a military veteran, indicated he will not mourn the death of former Vice President Dick Cheney.

Maine November 5

Healthcare system apologizes after over 500 living patients told they were dead via mail: 'Pretty upsetting'

MaineHealth apologized after a computer malfunction sent 521 death notifications to living patients Oct. 20. Apology letters are being sent to all affected patients.

Maine November 5

Maine voters defeat voter ID ballot initiative, approve 'red flag' gun restrictions

Maine voters reject voter ID requirements while approving "red flag" gun restrictions in Tuesday's election, defeating Question 1 and passing Question 2 ballot measures.

Elections November 3

Senate Dem candidate who wrote he 'became a communist' now says he was joking

Maine Democrat Graham Platner dismissed his old Reddit posts identifying as "communist" as mere jokes as he seeks to challenge Susan Collins in 2026.

Media October 23

'The View' ladies slam Maine Senate candidate over Nazi symbol tattoo, saying it's 'not just a whoopsie'

"The View" hosts all criticized Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner over his Nazi-style tattoo and controversial Reddit posts from his past.

Bernie Sanders October 23

Bernie Sanders defends Maine Senate candidate under fire for Reddit comments

Bernie Sanders defends Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner amid Nazi-style tattoo and controversial Reddit posts, calling media focus misplaced.

Senate October 22

Maine Dem Senate hopeful backed by Bernie Sanders apologizes for Nazi-style tattoo, vows to stay in race

Dem Senate candidate Graham Platner covered a Nazi-linked tattoo after backlash over old posts and apologized but refused to quit as rivals demand he drop out.

Media October 21

Maine Democratic Senate candidate insists he's 'not a secret Nazi' after controversial tattoo reveal

Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner defended a chest tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol, claiming it came from a "very inebriated" decision in 2007.

Senate October 17

Deleted posts urging violence haunt Democratic Senate hopeful in Maine race

Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner's 2018 Reddit posts calling police bastards and advocating armed resistance draw criticism ahead of 2026 race.

Senate October 14

Maine Gov Mills joins crowded Dem primary in race to challenge longtime GOP senator

Gov. Janet Mills enters a competitive Democratic primary for Maine's Senate seat, facing Graham Platner who is backed by Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont.

Democratic Party October 10

Democrat prematurely announces Senate campaign launch, but quickly deletes post

Maine Democratic Gov. Janet Mills appears to have prematurely launched her campaign for the Senate on Friday and quickly deleted her announcement after realizing the mistake.

Maine October 10

Maine school board meeting sees women undress in protest of trans athletes in girls sports, a growing trend

Parent Nick Blanchard and two women staged a protest at Maine's capital school board meeting against transgender students using girls locker rooms and sports.

Maine October 7

Maine investigates claim that 250 unmarked ballots found in Amazon box

Maine authorities are investigating after hundreds of unmarked absentee ballots were reportedly found in a resident's Amazon package delivery last week.

Congress October 6

Vulnerable House Dem dismisses primary challenger as race heats up: '30-year party crony'

Rep. Jared Golden faces Democratic primary from Matt Dunlap and general election against former Gov. Paul LePage in Trump-won Maine district.

Entertainment September 30

Ex-Astronomer CEO spotted with wife and wedding bands after kiss cam scandal

Megan Byron and husband Andy Byron were photographed together for the first time since his viral Coldplay concert kiss cam controversy led to his CEO resignation.

Opinion September 17

Defining fair play: Why swing-state Democrats are out of step on protecting women’s sports

Trump's executive order banning biological males from women's sports gains widespread support while Democrats risk losing suburban voters in 2026 midterm elections.

Opinion September 10

America's national parks are at a crossroads. Here's how Congress can protect them

The Legacy Restoration Fund expires in September 2025, prompting lawmakers to introduce the America the Beautiful Act to continue vital national park investments.

Maine September 5

Three active tuberculosis cases reported in Maine as deadly disease continues to tick up across country

Health officials investigate three tuberculosis cases in Maine's Greater Portland area, working to test contacts of infected patients for the bacterial disease.

Crime August 29

Woman tries to run over Border Patrol agents helping arrest illegal immigrants in Maine, DHS says

A Maine woman faces multiple charges, including aggravated reckless conduct, after allegedly trying to hit Border Patrol agents with her vehicle during an immigration arrest.

Maine August 27

Susan Collins heckled at Maine ribbon-cutting to delight of leftist challenger as pivotal Senate race heats up

Sen. Susan Collins was heckled by protesters during a Searsport ribbon-cutting for a $9.2M Route 1 project as Democrats eye her Maine Senate seat in 2026.

Migrant Crime August 26

Multiple fatal crashes linked to illegal immigrants spark arrests across US in recent days

Recent fatal crashes involving illegal immigrant drivers result in arrests and ICE detainer requests in four states, killing several victims, including a 15-year-old.

VIDEO August 20

Dems are pushing 'Maine's Mamdani' in race to oust Susan Collins, GOP chief says

Graham Platner's Senate run against Sen. Susan Collins shows the Democrats are looking to export Zohran Mamdani's policies across the country, says Maine GOP executive director Jason Savage.