Maine Public

Maine researchers document 'shocking' loss of coastal eelgrass

The recent findings, from surveys in 2024 and 2025, are in line with severe eelgrass losses documented elsewhere in Maine. A mapping survey of the midcoast three years ago found 60% less eelgrass ...

GOP's chances of losing 5 crucial Senate races for Democrats to win control

Polling and prediction markets are pointing to a close race for Senate control in the 2026 midterm elections.

The network of 38,000 inexpensive US lakefront campsites you've probably never heard of

Eight states have no USACE campgrounds: Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, Nevada, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Utah, and Wyoming. The ...

The Illinois primary is next in the midterm election cycle. Here's what to expect, plus the biggest races to look out for as control of Congress hangs in the balance.

The midterm elections are officially underway. They kicked off with a bang earlier this month in Texas, with high-stakes ...
Maine Public

Maine's gubernatorial and congressional primaries are set

A total of 13 Republican and Democratic candidates will compete in their parties' respective primaries for governor.

Heavy rain and gusty winds on tap for Monday; localized flooding and ice jams possible

Our Weather Authority team will be keeping a close eye on ice jams, as rain and warm temps will break apart the ice on rivers.
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Protesters deliver road salt to Senate offices across Maine to spotlight ICE funding concerns

Protesters gathered at Senate offices across Maine, using bags of road salt to symbolize “melting” ICE. Organized by the ...
Piscataquis Observer

MaineDOT releases work plan for projects in Piscataquis, Penobscot counties

Sen. Stacey Guerin, R–Glenburn announced that the Maine Department of Transportation has released its three-year work plan, ...