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News - Posted on May 5, 2026

 What Maine put in a time capsule that’s meant to be unearthed in 250 years

 These are the top Maine towns where you want to live

 Cooper Flagg named NBA Rookie of the Year

 LEGISLATURE

 Maine’s legislative session is officially over. Here’s a look at what happened.

 Gov. Mills vetoes legislation to automatically seal certain criminal records

 'Incredibly disappointed' - environment group, bill sponsor dismayed at veto of data center ban 

 Maine tried zoning reform to fix its housing crisis. It’s unclear if it’s working.

 Maine paid family leave starts Friday. Who needs it most?

 ELECTIONS

 How a dark money network linked to Leonard Leo factors into Maine’s super PAC lawsuit

 US Senate

 Graham Platner fires up Maine Democrats at convention

 Who’s endorsing Graham Platner now, and who still isn’t backing him?

 An early look at Susan Collins versus Graham Platner, by the numbers

 What to know about Graham Platner, Susan Collins’ likely 

 With Mills out, Democrats line up behind Platner as he reiterates his vision for the party

 How Janet Mills’ US Senate exit landed in a Maine Democratic stronghold

 Behind the scenes of Janet Mills’ US Senate campaign collapse

 Graham Platner reveals his wife had a miscarriage

 CD2

 Joe Baldacci wins backing of national Democratic committee in 2nd District primary

 Cordial first debate underscores alignment among 2nd District Democrats

 Paul LePage: Democrats ‘want to permanently put you in economic slavery’

 Governor

 With Maine Senate primary cooling off, attention turns to the governor’s race