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By Tammy Wells, York County Government media, Contributing Writer May 28, 2026, If public service agencies have trained together, when bad things happen that require a response by first responders – and they do – everyone is on the same page. They know each other, they’ve had the same instruction, and they can work together seamlessly. U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) toured York County Regional Training Center on Wednesday, May 27 and pronounced the facility “the heart of

~Featured Monthly Column~ By Senator Henry Ingwersen, District 32 May 28, 2026, Now that the Legislature has adjourned for the year, I am taking some time to think about our work to lower everyday costs for Maine families and support our state’s hardest workers. Several bills that I sponsored were signed into law, tackling issues ranging from rising childcare and food costs to the health of Maine workers. One of my top priorities was helping families access quality, affordabl

"The future of our workforce depends on exactly the type of training offered at Maine's community colleges," said House Speaker Ryan Fecteau (D-Biddeford). "It's not just an opportunity for students to learn -- it's an opportunity for our economy to thrive." April 12, 2026, this past Friday (April 10), Governor Janet Mills signed Maine's Fiscal Year 2026--2027 supplemental budget (LD 2212) that was enacted by the legislature earlier this week. The signing took place at Easter

Contributed Story, Kenneth Blow Campaign April 7, 2026, Kenneth Blow, a 63-year-old Independent and longtime Old Orchard Beach town councilor, has announced his candidacy for State Representative in District 131. Running as an unenrolled candidate, Blow plans to fund a traditional campaign without accepting outside donations. Kenneth Blow “I don’t believe we need to be taking sides and pointing fingers at each other,” Blow said. “That’s what’s happening now in Augusta, and it

". .why now? All reports were that negotiations with regard to Iran’s nuclear program were proceeding positively this week with the possibility of a long sought-after diplomatic solution, and there is no indication that new malign actions by the regime were imminent." March 2, 2026, This morning, Maine Independent Senator Angus King released the following statement regarding the current Military Operation in the Middle East. Senator Angus King (photo by Andrew Harnik/AP) Sena

“...I can’t sit on the sidelines while Donald Trump is hurting Maine families and driving our democracy into the ground…. I could never live with myself if I didn’t do everything in my power to stop Donald Trump’s far-right takeover.” - Governor Janet Mills Campaigning for US Senate February 26, 2026, As the race for the Maine Senate heats up, you may notice an increase of emails, phone calls, etc. requesting donations to the campaigns of those running for office. This mornin

February 23, 2026, earlier this evening, Republican John Salamone released a statement announcing his withdrawal from the Maine State Senate district 32 race. Salamone's stamement reads: "After a great deal of reflection and prayer, I’ve decided to withdraw my campaign for State Senate. Over the past several months, I’ve been humbled by the encouragement and generosity of so many people who believe in our shared vision for Maine. Your support, whether through kind words, time

📰 BREAKING NEWS: MAINE | NRSC Video | Senator Collins with Gorilla February 10, 2026, Criticism is quickly building online following the release of a campaign ad by the National Republican Senate Committee (NRSC) endorsing U.S. Senator Susan Collins. 2 hours ago, just days after the White House posted and then deleted a meme depicting former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama as gorillas, the NRSC released an endorsement video posted on their Twitter that i