By Lauren McCauley | Editor
“What this does is remind our community that we can still enjoy summer. These are historical moments that we do not want to miss out on.” - Mufalo Chitam, on the Congolese community celebrating their World Cup team amid heightened immigration enforcement.
Hannah Pingree speaks at the No Kings rally in Portland, Maine on Oct. 18, 2025. (Photo by Jim Neuger/ Maine Morning Star)
By Eesha Pendharkar
Hannah Pingree was pronounced the Democratic nominee for governor, emerging victorious from a crowded field after the five-day ranked-choice voting tabulations concluded at roughly 1:45 a.m. Friday morning.
By Emma Davis
“This is patently absurd,” Republican gubernatorial nominee Bobby Charles said during a Thursday press conference before the results were announced. “No voter should have to wait nine days to find out who won the primary election.“
By Kaitlyn Budion
Plans for a data center at the former paper mill in Jay are on hold after the data center company pulled out of the project — just two months after Gov. Janet Mills cited the project as her reason for vetoing a statewide data center moratorium.
By Kaitlyn Budion
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore signs at national parks across the country, including signs on climate change and the Wabanaki Nations that were removed at Acadia National Park.
OTHER TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK
Matt Dunlap narrowly wins 2nd congressional district primary | Kaitlyn Budion
White House discloses outline of deal to end Iran war, open Strait of Hormuz | Ashley Murray, States Newsroom
Campaign to put universal healthcare on 2027 ballot gains momentum | Eesha Pendharkar
More Americans are hungry in the face of federal cuts, rising grocery prices | Kevin Hardy, Stateline
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