Maine Republicans file last-minute court challenge to ranked-choice ruling

The party says Maine's secretary of state improperly rejected thousands of signatures on a petition aimed at overturning a law applying ranked choice to presidential elections.

Flurry of absentee voting continues right up to Maine’s unusual July primary

Town and city clerks have been inundated with absentee ballots, and some election officials still expect to see voters at the polls for a primary that was delayed from June by the pandemic.

PHOTO: Balancing lunch and play

Lewiston sisters play after picking up lunches.

Farm-to-table dining takes on new meaning amid pandemic

Some food producers who supply everything from lobsters to vegetables are selling their products direct to consumers as a way to weather the coronavirus outbreak.

7 ‘Say What?!?’ facts about Maine bees

Maine is home to hundreds of species. YOU can give them a boost. (Yes, YOU!) And the state's watching for Murder Hornets. Better beelieve it.

Maine mayors push Mills to share federal dollars with cities

Mayors in some of the state's largest cities are asking why Gov. Janet Mills' administration has not produced a plan to share federal funds to help municipalities with pandemic-related expenses.

Maine may struggle to claim federal pandemic funding for elections

The CARES Act would provide Maine with $3.2 million to cover extra election costs, but the Legislature can't appropriate $658,000 in matching funds because it is not in session.

Going solar: By the numbers

Solar potential: The sun shines on Maine

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