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- Maine gubernatorial primary election results: Track races as both head to ranked choice votingMaine's gubernatorial primary election results show a crowded field of candidates for both Democratic and Republican parties, with results likely to be determined by ranked choice voting. The race is competitive, with multiple candidates vying for the nomination.
- Maine's CD2 primary election results: Democratic race to be decided by ranked choiceMaine's CD2 Democratic primary race will be decided by ranked choice voting, with Joe Baldacci currently leading. The winner will face former Governor Paul LePage in the general election.
- Maine primary election results: Three races going to ranked choice votingMaine's primary election is taking place, with three races advancing to ranked choice voting.
- More ballots needed: Extra ballots delivered, printed in several Maine townsExtra ballots were delivered or printed in several Maine towns due to high voter turnout.
- Maine's CD1 primary election results: Track to see who will face Rep. Pingree in NovemberMaine's CD1 primary election results show Rep. Chellie Pingree is uncontested in her race, while other races like the U.S. Senate and governor's race have ongoing developments.
- Maine Legislature primary election results: Track to see who advancesMaine's primary election results show key candidates advancing in various races, including the U.S. Senate Democratic nomination for Graham Platner and the Republican gubernatorial race with Bobby Charles leading. The Democratic gubernatorial race has Nirav Shah in the lead, while the U.S. House races are also being tracked.
- Maine's Senate primary election results: Platner declared winner in Democratic primaryGraham Platner won the Democratic primary for Maine's Senate race, with 75% of the vote, while incumbent Sen. Susan Collins faces a key election to maintain the Republican majority.
- Preliminary report provides more details about fatal Maine Warden Service plane crashThe NTSB released a preliminary report on the fatal plane crash of Maine Game Warden Pilot Joshua Tibbetts, who died when his Cessna A185F crashed in Avon on May 12. The plane was carrying fish for stocking Schoolhouse Pond and had flown from Rangeley Lake.
- Couple finds massive, colorful jellyfish washed up on Maine beachA Maine couple discovered a large, colorful lion's mane jellyfish on Lincolnville Beach, which released millions of larvae upon beaching, sparking interest from marine experts and online viewers.
- Maine man accused of stabbing another person multiple times in the chestA Maine man was charged with aggravated assault after allegedly stabbing another person multiple times in the chest on Main Street in Clinton. He fled on a stolen dirt bike but was later arrested in Augusta.
- Maine-based company earns $4.3 M government contractElmet Technologies, a Maine-based company, has received a $4.3 million government contract from the U.S. Department of Defense to develop domestic manufacturing of molybdenum components for defense programs.
- Sharing a tail wag and a smile: Meet the new comfort dog at UMaineThe University of Maine Police Department has introduced Bear, a Comfort K9, to support the well-being of students, faculty, staff, and community members in Orono. Bear will attend campus events and visit with students alongside Sgt. Jamey Dover.
- Thornton Academy, Saco Schools share differing accounts of contract negotiationThornton Academy headmaster and Saco School Department superintendent provided conflicting accounts regarding contract negotiations to maintain Thornton as Saco's high school, with each asserting different positions on the agreement's terms.
- Home prices remain stable in Maine as more homes hit the marketHome prices in Maine remained stable in May 2026 despite a 26% increase in the number of homes for sale, according to the Maine Association of Realtors.
- Neighborhood tips lead to drug bust, arrest of alleged dealer in PortlandA Portland man was arrested and charged with drug trafficking after neighborhood tips led to a month-long investigation. Authorities seized 79 grams of crack cocaine and expect more arrests.