Lawmakers delay decision whether to add money to next state budget for legal services for Maine's poor

local caregivers fear being overrun by big corporations and out-of-state interests

opinion: targets for protected lands could help slow climate and extinction crises, support local food production

number of homeschool students increased 71 percent

Armed with new data, Maine must decide if and when to make changes

rise of community-focused groups likely helped Maine maintain low infection rates

Lobstermen say the rules are expensive, dangerous and based on outdated data

opinion: governments will feel pinch of increasing debt well into the future

Without change to reimbursement method, providers fear they can’t afford to continue

age-old concept may be what Maine needs for agricultural growth

opinion: Much to gain – or lose

state Budget Breakdown

GOP to look for ways to reassert legislative power while Democrats eye health care and climate change

focused attention on group working to stimulate state’s economy; raised money to help businesses, families weather COVID-19

Preparing for a cold, hungry winter

opinion: how can a rural, aging and economically challenged state navigate a path to electrified transportation?

Watchdog: MCILS lacks established financial policies, strong oversight structure, adequate staffing to meet constitutional obligations

proposed opening Maine’s first two public defender offices, substantial pay raise for court-appointed counsel