These sailors don’t need water. They speed along Aroostook’s longest runway.
The annual land sailing regatta at the former Loring Air Force Base draws participants from Maine, New England and beyond.
May 13, 2026Open source
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How a community is reimagining a historic Aroostook train station
Students, Scouts, and a local contractor will be rebuilding the historic Frenchville Railroad Station, originally constructed in 1910.
May 11, 2026Open source
Aroostook woman accused of voting twice in 2024 denies charges
Limestone woman pleaded not guilty to voter fraud charges. Faces up to 5 years in prison and $5,000 fine if convicted.
May 7, 2026Open source
Aroostook Mental Health Center reports data breach
AMHC says it currently has no evidence of misuse of any personally identifiable information or protected health information for fraud or identity theft.
May 6, 2026Open source
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The Aroostook County tribe is is turning timber into affordable homes.
May 3, 2026Open source
Irving Forest Products in Ashland to expand sawmill operation to double capacity and add jobs
Irving Forest Products applied to the Finance Authority of Maine New Markets Capital Investment Program, which encourages community development entities to f...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Youth drug use is down, but overdoses have risen. One town’s schools have a possible solution
The Hechinger Report reports Fort Kent, Maine, launches a recovery high school to combat rising youth overdoses, prioritizing education and sobriety.
Jun 5, 2026Open source
Car catches fire on Maine Turnpike in Kennebunk
Car catches fire on Maine Turnpike in KennebunkA car caught on fire on the Maine turnpike Saturday.At South Portland town hall, Shah says Mills erred vetoing...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
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Exclusive / Democrats weigh whether a Senate majority is possible without Platner
An expanding map and his recent stumbles are nudging some in the party to look beyond Maine.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Trump Humiliated as MS NOW Guest Bursts Out Laughing at His Trash Talk
A Democratic strategist wasn’t threatened by the president’s tough talk against a controversial Maine candidate.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Why the Scandal-Ridden Democrat With a Nazi Tattoo Won Maine’s Senate Primary
According to the Stony Brook sociology professor who wrote the book unpacking why wokeness is a dead end.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Democrats stick by Platner with Senate control on the line
After Graham Platner sailed to the Democratic Senate nomination in Maine on Tuesday, Democrats on Capitol Hill appeared to settle around his campaign as his...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
So Far, a Beleaguered Graham Platner Retains Strength in Primary Showing
While the outcome of Tuesday’s primary was never in doubt, the margin was; a mediocre showing against Maine Governor Janel Mills (D), who dropped out after…
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Graham Platner Is Testing a New Strategy to Defeat Susan Collins
Maine reporter Billy Kobin says the Maine election will be a test of whether Maine voters want the low-key politics of Susan Collins or the anti-billionaire...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Kellyanne Conway is back—with ‘alternative facts’ on Graham Platner
Former Donald Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway shared her thoughts on Maine’s Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner to Fox News, and it was dripping wit...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Senate Republicans are terrified of Graham Platner
Senate Republicans on Wednesday begged their donors for money to try to save Maine Sen. Susan Collins.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Senate Republicans are terrified of Graham Platner
Senate Republicans on Wednesday begged their donors for money to try to save Maine Sen. Susan Collins.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
On Kavanaugh Anniversary, Dem Leaders Swap 'Me, Too' for Maine
“It’s clear the fix is in.” Those words from Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.). came with her vote against confirming Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Co...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
NBC: Platner Has ‘Energized Progressives’ Despite Tattoo ‘Some Say’ Is a Nazi Symbol
Tuesday was primary day in Maine and three other states, so Maine Democrat Graham Platner’s life of ruin was see
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Senate Democrats Weigh Majority Chances if Platner Falls Short
A handful of Senate Democrats is increasingly confident they can reclaim control of the chamber this November, even if they fail to unseat Republican Sen. Su...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Watch: Platner’s Epic Word Salad About Fighting Fascism
Tuesday on "The Alex Marlow Show," Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow discussed scandal-plagued Graham Platner, Maine's Democratic nominee for U.S. Senat...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Trump's Surprising, Hilarious Endorsement of Maine Senate Candidate
Trump endorses Sen. Susan Collins for Maine Senate, calling her sane against leftist Graham Platner.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Graham Platner wins Maine Democratic primary, setting up key race against Sen. Susan Collins
Graham Platner has won the Maine Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, setting up a high-stakes race against Republican Sen. Susan Collins. Democrats see Maine...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Maine Democratic, GOP gubernatorial races likely head to ranked-choice runoff
With no clear winner in the five-way Democratic race for governor, or the seven-candidate Republican side, ranked choice voting will likely determine the fin...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Grant program incentivizes landowners to help make Maine forests more resilient
A new grant program offers small landowners ways to improve the health of their woodlots.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Three Maine races are headed to ranked-choice voting. Here's what happens next
The Democratic and Republican races for governor in Maine are both going to a ranked-choice runoff, as is the 2nd District Democratic primary.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
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04747
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Exclusive / Democrats weigh whether a Senate majority is possible without Platner
An expanding map and his recent stumbles are nudging some in the party to look beyond Maine.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Trump Humiliated as MS NOW Guest Bursts Out Laughing at His Trash Talk
A Democratic strategist wasn’t threatened by the president’s tough talk against a controversial Maine candidate.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Why the Scandal-Ridden Democrat With a Nazi Tattoo Won Maine’s Senate Primary
According to the Stony Brook sociology professor who wrote the book unpacking why wokeness is a dead end.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Democrats stick by Platner with Senate control on the line
After Graham Platner sailed to the Democratic Senate nomination in Maine on Tuesday, Democrats on Capitol Hill appeared to settle around his campaign as his...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
So Far, a Beleaguered Graham Platner Retains Strength in Primary Showing
While the outcome of Tuesday’s primary was never in doubt, the margin was; a mediocre showing against Maine Governor Janel Mills (D), who dropped out after…
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Graham Platner Is Testing a New Strategy to Defeat Susan Collins
Maine reporter Billy Kobin says the Maine election will be a test of whether Maine voters want the low-key politics of Susan Collins or the anti-billionaire...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Kellyanne Conway is back—with ‘alternative facts’ on Graham Platner
Former Donald Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway shared her thoughts on Maine’s Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner to Fox News, and it was dripping wit...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Senate Republicans are terrified of Graham Platner
Senate Republicans on Wednesday begged their donors for money to try to save Maine Sen. Susan Collins.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Senate Republicans are terrified of Graham Platner
Senate Republicans on Wednesday begged their donors for money to try to save Maine Sen. Susan Collins.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
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