Remembering a Civil War hero of the 20th Maine — no, not that one

One of the least-remembered heroes in Maine history is a man who “participated in many of the most severe battles” of the American Civil War, then returned home to become a commercial success and popular political leader. This hero was …

AI legislative updates in Maine and New York

As legislative sessions wind down across the United States, many states are advancing AI-related bills. We discuss two noteworthy updates below. Maine Enacts AI Chatbot Disclosure Law On June 12, 2025, Maine Governor Janet Mills signed into law “An Act to …

Maine lawmakers choose not to fund any sexual assault kit reforms

For the second year in a row, efforts to create a statewide tracking system for sexual assault kits in Maine, have failed. That means that Maine will remain the only state in the U.S. that's yet to enact any recommended rape kit reforms. Two similar …

Filmmaker from Maine fulfills dream of writing and directing a motion picture

James Sunshine has come a long way since his inauspicious arrival in Hollywood. PORTLAND, Maine — Growing up in Scarborough, James Sunshine never had any doubt about what path he wanted to pursue as an adult. “I was literally making homemade films with my …

Scientists investigate marine mystery amid influx of jellyfish on Maine coast

Unusually high numbers of jellyfish are appearing along Maine’s shoreline, prompting caution from local communities and curiosity from scientists. MAINE, USA — If you've been to the beach lately, you may have noticed a surge of jellyfish in the surf or …

Maine food banks under pressure as Senate considers deep program cuts

Food banks in Maine cautioned the proposed federal budget could significantly increase hunger and strain the state’s charitable food network. The Senate is considering deep cuts to SNAP, Medicaid and other safety net programs, reducing critical support to …

Maine cancer patient says CMMC cyberattack disrupted vital treatment

A Central Maine man undergoing radiation for prostate cancer says a recent hospital system outage caused by a cyberattack delayed his care and left him in the dark. LEWISTON, Maine — When Rick McVey began radiation treatments for prostate cancer at Central …

Capture the Flagg: Catch our NBA Draft special on NEWS CENTER Maine+

NEWPORT, Maine — Cooper Flagg might have gotten his start in Newport, but his trajectory to become the No. 1 first-round draft pick for the NBA at just 18 years old has been nothing short of remarkable.  Join us Wednesday night for our two-hour NBA Draft …

Wine Spectator’s best restaurants list includes 10 in Maine

Maine Republican to run for governor as independent

(The Center Square) — A veteran Republican Maine state lawmaker is leaving the party and running for governor as an independent candidate, saying he wants to move away from "cynicism" and "hateful rhetoric" in politics. State Sen. Rick …