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Higher fuel costs raise red flags across Maine’s economy

by Kelley Bouchard, Portland Press Herald 17 hours agoMay 30, 2026

Ripple effects of high gas prices, soft retail sales and persistent economic uncertainty may make 2026 a tough year financially for many Mainers.

Visit the real Maine places that inspired these books

by Ray Routhier, Portland Press Herald 21 hours agoMay 30, 2026

Justice Department sues Maine over undercover license plates for law enforcement

by Christopher Burns May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

Police and Courts

3 more women join lawsuit against Maine over transgender inmates in women’s prison

by Susan Sharon, Maine Public May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

Maine college grads face worst job market in years: ‘It’s not like it used to be’

by Joe Charpentier, Sun Journal and Riley Board, Portland Press Herald May 27, 2026May 27, 2026

Police and Courts

National free speech group sues ICE over threats to put Maine observers in ‘database’

by Ari Snider, Maine Public May 22, 2026May 22, 2026

State

Immigrant communities on edge as advocates report increased ICE arrests in Maine

by Ari Snider, Maine Public May 20, 2026May 21, 2026

Maine’s public universities on verge of closing $1.39M deal for 1st systemwide AI tool

by Kristian Moravec, The Maine Monitor May 19, 2026May 19, 2026

International student enrollment holds steady in Maine, despite nationwide decline

by Ari Snider, Maine Public May 18, 2026May 18, 2026

Tick bites surge, sending many to ER

by Reuters May 17, 2026May 18, 2026

Police and Courts

It’s peak moose collision season in Maine. Here’s what to know.

by Ethan Horton, Kennebec Journal May 16, 2026May 16, 2026

Maine chef Cara Stadler wins $1M on ‘America’s Culinary Cup’

by CBS 13 May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

Health providers in Maine relieved Supreme Court has maintained access to abortion drug

by Patty Wight, Maine Public May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

The growing political influence of Maine’s Calvary Chapel

by Sean Scott, The Maine Monitor May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

State expands quarantine area for destructive emerald ash borer

by Carrie Jones, Bar Harbor Story May 9, 2026May 9, 2026

What to know about Maine’s new paid family and medical leave program

by Bridget Huber May 6, 2026May 5, 2026

Police and Courts

No, Maine’s courts aren’t texting you over unpaid fines

by Christopher Burns May 5, 2026May 5, 2026

Can you guess how much these Maine homes cost?

by Kathleen O'Brien May 4, 2026May 4, 2026

Planned Parenthood in Maine switches abortion protocol after mifepristone ban

by Patty Wight, Maine Public May 3, 2026May 3, 2026

Invasive mussels wreak havoc across US. Feds are desperate for a fix.

by Reuters May 3, 2026May 3, 2026