Joe Brennan former Maine governor, ex-congressman dead at 89
Democrat Joseph E. Brennan, whose difficult childhood shaped his working-class mindset during a political career that included two terms as Maine governor and two terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, said Friday He died that night at his home in Portland. He was 89 years old. Mr. Brennan died surrounded by his wife a […]
Former Maine Gov. Joe Brennan dies at 89
Former Maine Gov. Joe Brennan died Friday evening at his home in Portland, Maine, at the age of 89. Brennan’s career in public service spanned parts of six decades, beginning in 1965. After stints in both houses of the state legislature and a brief period as a district attorney, the Maine Democrat served as the […]
Maine moves to join Democratic-led pact to elect president by popular vote instead of Electoral College
A new Maine bill was passed by the state legislature on Wednesday that would tie Maine’s Electoral College votes for president to the country’s popular vote. The bill narrowly passed the state’s lower chamber in a 73-72 vote. It was then approved by the state Senate, and it now heads to the desk of Gov. […]
Groups back bid to put massive hiking trail overhaul before Maine voters
Maine’s beloved outdoor trail network could receive millions of dollars in improvements under a proposal conservationists want lawmakers to put before voters. The state has long been a destination for hikers, cyclists, snowshoers, and other outdoor adventurers, with more than 14,000 miles of snowmobile trails alone in the state. A proposal submitted to the Maine […]
Bowdoin college student found dead in Maine parking lot
A college student was found dead Sunday in a parking lot near the Frank J. Woods Bridge in Topsham, Maine, authorities said. According to Topsham police, the victim was a 20-year-old California woman attending Bowdoin College. Police have not released the woman’s name, but Bowdoin College President Safa Zaki released a statement identifying the student […]
Maine college student found dead in parking lot near bridge, officials say
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Maine GOP lawmaker sounds alarm on ‘sanctuary state’ proposal for abortions and sex changes
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Maine Gov. Mills Pushes to Make it Easier to Have Firearms Confiscated
Maine Governor Janet Mills (Democratic) is pushing a bill that would make it easier for gun owners in the state to have their guns confiscated. Her push comes in response to the Oct. 25, 2023 Lewiston shooting in which Robert Card killed 18 people. Maine already has a yellow flag law that allows police to […]
Maine airport offers its visitors a rare chance to ‘visit’ the moon
Maine’s largest airport is offering travelers a new destination: the moon. The Portland International Jetport currently houses the second largest piece of the moon on Earth. The work is part of a new exhibit titled “Fly Me to the Moon,” which opened to the public on March 26. Due to the solar eclipse on April […]
Maine Gov. Mills proposes budget revisions for housing, childcare
Democratic Gov. Janet Mills announced a budget amendment Friday that includes additional one-time spending to build housing for Maine residents, provide subsidies to child care providers and accelerate nursing home rate reform. Proposed spending includes $5 million to help mobile home residents purchase mobile home parks and another $22 million to build additional housing, both […]