The move comes just months before the expected conversion from paper files to an electronic court filing system.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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New polls paint conflicting pictures of Maine’s U.S. Senate race
One survey shows political newcomer Graham Platner leading both Gov. Janet Mills and Sen. Susan Collins, while another projects that Collins would easily beat Platner in the 2026 general election.
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Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, New England, News, Politics
Angus King gets heat from Democrats for role in ending the federal shutdown
Maine’s junior senator and former two-term governor, who often polls as the state’s most popular politician, is in an unfamiliar spot.
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
Which other Democrats might get in Maine’s 2nd District race?
One new candidate, Jordan Wood, has already announced a 2nd District run since U.S. Rep. Jared Golden dropped out of the race last week. State Sen. Joe Baldacci of Bangor confirmed he’s considering a run, too.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Knox County trial for child’s death ends with a hung jury
Aziayh Scott, 24, was on trial after pleading not guilty to a manslaughter charge related to the death of a toddler in 2024.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Skowhegan robbery suspect made off with $140, affidavit says
David Alvarez, arrested for the robbery of two Skowhegan businesses Sunday, told police he previously robbed a Waterville bank.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
How Bowdoin College came to mirror the country’s national free speech debate
Student protests, threats and intense federal scrutiny are changing how college students and professors in Maine and across the country talk about politics.
Posted inBusiness, Fact Brief, Local & State, News
Is Maine an at-will employment state? | Fact brief
Employers in most U.S. states are allowed to fire workers for any reason that’s not specifically prohibited by law or a contract.
Posted inLeslie Bridgers, Local & State, News, Politics
If society collapses, Maine isn’t a bad place to be | Column
Our resourceful, community-minded and highly skilled residents step up in times of need, whether there are zombies or not.
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
Maine Senate candidate Jordan Wood dropping out to run for 2nd District seat
Wood said he made the decision after learning Rep. Jared Golden won’t seek reelection, and said he believes the resources of his campaign would be better spent in the 2nd District.