Hunting returns to Mount Desert Island in November for the first time in nearly a century https://www.mainepublic.org/environment-and-outdoors/2026-10-01/hunting-returns-to-mount-desert-island-in-november-for-the-first-time-in-nearly-a-century

It was the PAC's first expenditure since late August and it follows a recent report by ProPublica alleging that its chairman, Scott Reed, discussed concealing an illegal donation from a defense contractor to a different committee that backed Collins' 2020 reelection. https://bit.ly/4rIM3rQ

Pro-Collins PAC takes out $2 million ad buy attacking Jackson

It was the PAC's first expenditure since late August and it follows a recent report by ProPublica alleging that its chairman, Scott Reed, discussed concealing an illegal donation from a defense contra...

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Bobby Charles and Hannah Pingree spar over spending and potential conflicts https://www.mainepublic.org/politics/2026-09-30/bobby-charles-and-hannah-pingree-spar-over-spending-and-potential-conflicts

Sen. King introduces bill intended to alleviate federal requirements on affordable housing https://www.mainepublic.org/business-and-economy/2026-09-30/sen-king-introduces-bill-intended-to-alleviate-federal-requirements-on-affordable-housing

Advocates urge Lewiston voters to reject ballot measure that would restrict syringe programs https://www.mainepublic.org/health/2026-09-30/advocates-urge-lewiston-voters-to-reject-ballot-measure-that-would-restrict-syringe-programs

Federal officials remove 87 cruise ship crew members over alleged child sex abuse materials https://www.mainepublic.org/news/2026-09-30/federal-officials-remove-87-cruise-ship-crew-members-over-alleged-child-sex-abuse-materials

As heating oil prices hit record highs, Mainers are eyeing winter with growing trepidation https://www.mainepublic.org/business-and-economy/2026-09-29/as-heating-oil-prices-hit-record-highs-mainers-are-eyeing-winter-with-growing-trepidation

Springworks Farms' Lisbon headquarters for sale https://www.mainepublic.org/climate/2026-09-29/springworks-farms-lisbon-headquarters-for-sale

Some school administrators say Paid Family Medical Leave makes it difficult to staff classrooms https://www.mainepublic.org/education-news/2026-09-29/some-school-administrators-say-paid-family-medical-leave-makes-it-difficult-to-staff-classrooms

Bangor to buy back Penobscot Community Health Care building, putting city in a tough spot https://www.mainepublic.org/health/2026-09-29/bangor-to-buy-back-penobscot-community-health-care-building-putting-city-in-a-tough-spot

Two land trusts say nearly 2,000 acres in Western Maine will be preserved from logging and development. https://www.mainepublic.org/climate/2026-09-29/moxie-pond-wilderness-conserved

The historian and prolific newsletter writer guided the U.S. Senate candidate through his policy agenda and blue-collar background as he faces a multimillion-dollar Republican campaign to define him to Maine voters. https://bit.ly/4hT0Yfx

Heather Cox Richardson helps Troy Jackson woo Democratic voters at Portland event

The historian and prolific newsletter writer guided the U.S. Senate candidate through his policy agenda and blue-collar background as he faces a multimillion-dollar Republican campaign to define him t...

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GOP governor nominee Bobby Charles proposes using Rainy Day Fund for heating costs https://www.mainepublic.org/politics/2026-09-28/gop-governor-nominee-bobby-charles-proposes-using-rainy-day-fund-for-heating-costs

Cuts to SNAP benefits may affect funding for Maine's school-meals-for-all policy, advocates say https://www.mainepublic.org/education-news/2026-09-28/cuts-to-snap-benefits-may-affect-funding-for-maines-school-meals-for-all-policy-advocates-say

Northern Mainers fear they can't afford heating bills this winter https://www.mainepublic.org/business-and-economy/2026-09-28/northern-mainers-fear-they-cant-afford-heating-bills-this-winter

Maine PUC staff recommends rejecting CMP's temporary rate hike https://www.mainepublic.org/climate/2026-09-28/maine-puc-staff-recommends-rejecting-cmps-temporary-rate-hike

ACLU of Maine sues Trump administration over latest attempt to restrict birthright citizenship https://www.mainepublic.org/immigration/2026-09-28/aclu-of-maine-sues-trump-administration-over-latest-attempt-to-restrict-birthright-citizenship

The University of Maine System Board of Trustees voted today to remove the name of U.S. Sen. George Mitchell from UMaine programs after he was referenced hundreds of times in the Epstein Files. https://bit.ly/4ykgd77

Board of Trustees votes to remove George Mitchell's name from UMaine programs

The University of Maine System Board of Trustees voted today to remove the name of U.S. Sen. George Mitchell from UMaine programs after he was referenced hundreds of times in the Epstein Files.

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Wild Blueberry Land, a longtime roadside attraction on Route 1 in Columbia Falls, is quietly up for sale. https://www.mainepublic.org/maine/2026-09-28/wild-blueberry-land-among-new-additions-to-maines-most-endangered-places-list

Wild Blueberry Land among new additions to Maine's most endangered places list

Wild Blueberry Land, a longtime roadside attraction on Route 1 in Columbia Falls, is quietly up for sale.

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Two years after Brunswick PFAs spill, high levels of forever chemicals detected in Harpswell birds https://www.mainepublic.org/environment-and-outdoors/2026-09-25/two-years-after-brunswick-pfas-spill-high-levels-of-pfas-detected-in-harpswell-birds

A global refining crunch is pushing up the prices of diesel and other fuel oils. https://www.mainepublic.org/climate/2026-09-25/maine-posts-record-breaking-heating-oil-prices-amid-iran-war

Maine posts record-breaking heating oil prices amid Iran War

A global refining crunch is pushing up the prices of diesel and other fuel oils.

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Federal report found one-fifth of K-12 schools nationwide had to cancel classes due to facility issues https://www.mainepublic.org/education-news/2026-09-25/federal-report-found-one-fifth-of-k-12-schools-nationwide-had-to-cancel-classes-due-to-facility-issues

Nor'easter to bring rain, wind and high surf to Maine coast this weekend https://www.mainepublic.org/environment-and-outdoors/2026-09-25/noreaster-to-bring-rain-wind-and-high-surf-to-maine-coast-this-weekend

State backs off composite bridge girders while investigating August collapse https://www.mainepublic.org/science-and-technology/2026-09-25/state-backs-off-composite-bridge-girders-while-investigating-august-collapse

Encompass Health celebrates opening of new Bangor rehabilitation hospital https://www.mainepublic.org/health/2026-09-25/encompass-health-celebrates-opening-of-new-bangor-rehabilitation-hospital

Samantha Tupper, 34, is charged with killing 60-year-old James Brown and 51-year-old Dwayne Campbell, both of Waterville, in a January crash. https://www.mainepublic.org/courts-and-crime/2026-09-25/augusta-woman-charged-with-manslaughter-after-two-state-transportation-workers-die

Registered nurses at Central Maine Medical Center to vote Thursday night on whether to join a union

The Republican gubernatorial hopeful dominated the GOP primary election with a hard-right, pro-Trump campaign. Now, with polls showing him trailing Democratic challenger Hannah Pingree and the president's favorability deeply underwater, he's pivoting. https://bit.ly/4dyRxiS

Navigating Trump, Bobby Charles campaigns with Chris Christie

The Republican gubernatorial hopeful dominated the GOP primary election with a hard-right, pro-Trump campaign. Now, with polls showing him trailing Democratic challenger Hannah Pingree and the preside...

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Portland Public Schools released new data this week showing that more than 40% of high schoolers in the district were chronically absent last year. https://www.mainepublic.org/education-news/2026-09-24/42-of-portland-high-schoolers-were-chronically-absent-last-year

42% of Portland high schoolers were chronically absent last year

Portland Public Schools released new data this week showing that more than 40% of high schoolers in the district were chronically absent last year.

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Susan Collins' lead is within the survey's margin of error, but other findings suggest that she maintains other advantages in her contest with Democrat Troy Jackson. https://www.mainepublic.org/politics/2026-09-24/poll-susan-collins-holds-slight-edge-over-troy-jackson-in-maines-senate-race

Poll: Susan Collins holds slight edge over Troy Jackson in Maine's Senate race

Susan Collins' lead is within the survey's margin of error, but other findings suggest that she maintains other advantages in her contest with Democrat Troy Jackson.

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