Semi-open primaries give unenrolled voters the opportunity — and power — to participate in party primaries. With ranked-choice voting, those votes can be even more influential.” ...

Maine communities are attempting to implement AI to supplement limited staffing caused by fewer people running for local elected positions or working in town offices. Without formal policies governing ...

While Bangor’s well-intentioned adjustments likely haven’t prevented new housing, they also haven’t spurred it, according to a few local developers. Instead, cost and some state or federal regulations ...

After years of deferring those investments, we are now facing the consequences of those choices in real time.” ...

Lynn Boulger’s interim presidency at the College of the Atlantic comes at a particularly turbulent time for higher education.

Schools are asking for more money due to rising costs. Some places are having to confront thorny service reductions.

We need leadership that respects municipalities, values collaboration, and understands that local success drives statewide success.” ...

Populations have steeply declined since the caterpillars’ 2022 peak made working outside in central and coastal Maine riskier and itchier, but the caterpillars haven’t disappeared.

The Medfield, Massachusetts, native took a team-leading .367 batting average heading into Wednesday’s America East tournament first round game against Binghamton.

Fire marshal’s investigators were called in “due to suspicious circumstances” and determined that the fire had been ...

America East Player of the Year Rachel Carey and Megan Wolf each had two-run singles in the decisive uprising.

If both sides agreed on the preliminary deal, that would start the clock on 30 days of detailed negotiations to reach a full agreement.