How the avocado supply became a key factor in the border debate

Some experts say that focusing on the avocado helps drive home the impact Trump's decision would have on American readers.

Donald Trump plans vote on ACA replacement after 2020 election

U.S. House GOP leader McCarthy assails ranked-choice voting in Maine

Republicans in Augusta and Washington are trying to stymie or repeal a voting method they say helps Democrats like Jared Golden.

Official: Trump team overruled the denials of 25 security clearances

A White House official turned whistleblower says dozens of people in President Trump's administration were granted access to classified information despite 'disqualifying issues' in their backgrounds.

TSA’s social media highlight weird stuff in travelers’ bags

TSA's Instagram feed continues on without creator, trying to find that perfect balance of humor plus travel do's and don'ts

The media had every right to pursue Russia-Trump, but …

Cable outlets in particular gave over far too much time to speculation.

Serious reporters should be proud of — not bullied for — reporting on Russia probe

Yes, pundits and the Twitterati became obsessed, but important digging requires no apologies.

PUC staff recommends approving $1 billion CMP power line project

Read the report here. It boosts the plan for a 145-mile transmission corridor through western Maine to deliver hydropower from Quebec to markets in Massachusetts.

Coverage for abortion services generates debate at packed hearing

A bill supported by about 80 Democratic lawmakers would provide state-funded abortion services to Medicaid recipients and require insurance companies to cover abortions.

Auburn, Portland mayors lobby for local-option sales tax

Bills that would allow cities and towns in Maine to charge a local sales tax on goods and services are before the Legislature's Taxation Committee.