Gubernatorial candidate Kevin Scott focuses on cutting energy costs

He says he would study issues carefully and seek ‘Maine-based’ solutions to the state’s problems.

Five Maine Gubernatorial candidates begin final sprint

AUGUSTA – The five candidates on the ballot for governor met in Maine’s capital city Saturday night for the first of two Great Debates, setting up the grinding final six weeks of the campaign as a spirited political sprint to Nov. 2.

The debate, sponsored by MaineToday Media and its media partners WGME-TV and WGAN radio, was broadcast statewide. The debate was open to the public, and attracted backers of the leading candidates.

Gloves come off in Great Debate

The campaign for Maine governor has begun. The five candidates lashed out at each other during the first live televised debate tonight, while also exposing sharp differences on issues such as the state budget, jobs and campaign tactics. Most evident during the hour-long debate was a three-way battle among Republican Paul LePage, Waterville mayor and […]

Maine gubernatorial candidates offer input on issues facing elderly

Some 100 people attend a forum sponsored by the Maine Association of Area Agencies on Aging.

Teacher of the Year:Shelly Moody of Oakland says the praise must be shared

The ‘tireless’ elementary school teacher manages to ‘create magic ever day.’

Unity College solar panel heading to White House

UNITY — A solar panel that former President Jimmy Carter had installed at the White House — and has since been kept at Maine’s Unity College — will soon be heading back home.

Owners of horse farm face charges

CLINTON — The owners of a controversial horse farm have been charged with animal cruelty, the district attorney’s office said Tuesday.

Glenn Cummings named director of Good Will-Hinckley

Cummings, who started his career as a teacher in Gorham, holds a federal education post.

Physician surrenders license, retires

Michael J. Griffin will no longer practice medicine after admitting a contract violation.

Vassalboro man arrested after high-speed chase over 22 miles

Winfried P. Cates is charged with several offenses including driving drunk and with no license