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Here’s how Maine’s new ‘millionaire tax’ will work

by Michael Shepherd April 21, 2026April 21, 2026

Maine is a second-home getaway for many millionaires but has few of its own compared with other states that have adopted similar taxes.

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The loud political fight over high-priced Maine moose hunts

by Michael Shepherd April 20, 2026April 19, 2026

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DHHS is capping MaineCare payments to some providers

by Patty Wight, Maine Public April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

Maine gubernatorial candidate Jonathan Bush unveils tax plan

by Michael Livingston, Maine Public April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

Graham Platner outraises rivals, while Susan Collins stockpiles cash

by Steve Mistler, Maine Public April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

Republican ad uses an AI deepfake of Graham Platner

by CBS 13 April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

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When you can expect one of Janet Mills’ $300 checks

by Michael Shepherd April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

Lawmakers kick trans athlete referendum to Maine voters to decide in November

by CBS 13 April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

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Maine Legislature passes first in the nation ban on data centers

by Peter McGuire, Maine Public April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

Graham Platner will rally with Elizabeth Warren in Maine this week

by Christopher Burns April 13, 2026April 13, 2026

Jordan Wood scrubs Eric Swalwell’s endorsement from website and calls on him to resign

by Benjamin Kail April 13, 2026April 13, 2026

Maine Republican gubernatorial candidate denied clean election funds over fraud allegations

by Christopher Burns April 9, 2026April 10, 2026

Janet Mills has stopped running ads in her US Senate primary

by Benjamin Kail April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

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Maine State Chamber of Commerce urges lawmakers to oppose Janet Mills’ supplemental budget

by Carol Bousquet, Maine Public April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

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Maine legislators vote to legalize plug-in solar

by Molly Enking, Maine Public April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

Wording of Maine’s trans athlete referendum has been released

by Christopher Burns April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

Graham Platner is gearing up to face off with Susan Collins

by Christopher Burns April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

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Judy Camuso is stepping down as Maine’s wildlife and fisheries commissioner

by Christopher Burns April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

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Maine’s high court calls Democratic ranked-choice voting expansion unconstitutional

by Michael Shepherd April 6, 2026April 6, 2026

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There’s nearly $400M in unclaimed property in Maine. Some of it could be yours.

by Christopher Burns April 6, 2026April 6, 2026