Program that pays farmers to provide food for hungry Mainers threatened

State lawmakers are weighing whether to allocate $3 million to continue a hunger relief program, which buys fresh produce from 75 Maine farms, for two more years.

Former Gov. Kenneth Curtis and the emergence of the modern Maine government

FEC approves free cybersecurity for campaigns despite influence concerns

A nonprofit plans to give free security tools and run cyber bootcamps for campaigns.

Senate passes bill to allow more medical professionals to perform abortions

The measure, which passed 19-16 with largely Democratic support, was previously approved by the House and has the backing of Gov. Janet Mills.

Golden protests ‘gotcha politics’ move by House leaders

Lewiston Democrat says measures with bipartisan backing should be allowed to go the Senate without tying them to bills the GOP won't support.

Public has chance to weigh in on marijuana regulation

National experts have already suggested ways to improve rules, from allowing online purchases and retail delivery to banning hazardous extraction methods and most forms of advertising.

There’s no vaccine to prevent an epidemic of legislative stupidity

Why propaganda is more dangerous in the digital age

The techniques are the same, but now anyone can go viral.

Donald Trump delays imposing auto tariffs on auto imports and parts

President Donald Trump is delaying any decision to impose auto tariffs on car and auto part imports for now

Donald Trump pardons Conrad Black — a year after he wrote flattering Trump biography