The vote in the Down East school district followed a long and tense public comment period marked by frequent religious appeals on both sides.

Retirees make up a large swath of the electorate in competitive races in Maine and North Carolina. Photo by Stephanie Scarbrough of the Associated Press. Jordan Wood has been campaigning throughout ...

Paul LePage will emphasize trans-student-athlete policy in his campaign, and Susan Collins signed onto a petition related to ...

The centers aren’t bound to the same oversight as doctor's offices and are often connected to religious organizations that ...

Last year, at least one in 10 students was homeschooled in more than 50 school districts, largely in central and northern ...

Some communities are looking to recent projects in Bath as an example of how to address the affordable housing crisis.

A new state law has prompted park owners to raise rents — some by double digits — straining homeowners’ ability to pay.

Residents were warned at the Select Board meeting that police will enforce the winter parking ban to keep streets clear for ...

Last winter, the city tracked 27 homeless people. This year, the number is estimated at 43, underscoring the need for ...

Voters at a special town meeting also approved a commercial solar energy systems ordinance and a wind energy systems ordinance, and authorized the Select Board to enter into long-term lease agreements ...