The Republican, who served 2 terms as governor and later mounted an unsuccessful bid for a third, will seek the seat currently held by Democratic Rep. Jared Golden.
Local & State
Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
US Border Patrol arrests 39 people over 10-day operation in Maine
The agency says most were undocumented immigrants from Central America.
Here’s 16 easy hikes in every county in Maine
We’ve finally traded snow boots for hiking boots, so it’s time to discover great hikes in every corner of Maine.
I’m a birder now (and other signs of aging) | Column
Grandmacore may be trending, but I’m just getting old.
Augusta city, school budget with 2.5% tax increase approved
Critics of the $91.3 million budget say increased school spending means funds needed to repair neglected city roads and other infrastructure won’t be available.
Fairfield councilor resigns over town and social media policies
Matt Tulley, who started his council term in January, resigned April 22.
Trump administration seeks to expand offshore oil and gas drilling, including in Gulf of Maine
The Department of the Interior also moved to speed up permitting for a range of energy sources, primarily fossil fuels.
Maine arts organizations face sudden loss of federal grants
The National Endowment for the Arts notified institutions in Maine and across the country late Friday night that their grants were being terminated.
Fire destroys St. Albans home
Eight people have been displaced by the fire, which is under investigation.
Amphibians on the march for their Big Night
On warm, rainy spring nights, Maine’s amphibians are on the move to make their moves, sometimes with human help.