Maine's governor and governor-elect discuss plans for 'smooth' transition
Governor-elect Hannah Pingree worked as a top advisor for years to outgoing Gov. Janet Mills. And the two Democrats were both first elected to...
Nov 7, 2026Open source
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Incumbent Republican sheriff ousted in very close Oxford County race
Results reported by the Maine Secretary of State's office show all three candidates in the race got at least 30%, with the top two candidates...
Nov 7, 2026Open source
Maine's fourth Market Basket opens at The Downs in Scarborough
The supermarket is the first major retailer in the new town center, which is under construction at the former Scarborough Downs race track pro...
Nov 7, 2026Open source
Looking into how Troy Jackson was able to unseat Sen. Susan Collins in Maine's Senate race
Maine's Total Coverage noticed one key difference between the 2026 midterm election results and the last time Sen. Susan Collins' seat was up...
Nov 7, 2026Open source
Ask 8 Investigates: Why wasn’t an AMBER Alert issued for a missing teenager from Turner?
Skylar Rowe, a 14-year-old girl from Turner, Maine, went missing, prompting a viewer to ask why an AMBER Alert was not issued.
Nov 7, 2026Open source
An illegally killed bull moose became an unusual classroom lesson for Maine students
East Grand High School students in Danforth got a hands-on lesson in processing wild game Wednesday.
Nov 6, 2026Open source
Longtime Presque Isle grocery store to reopen next week as Hannaford
It will be Hannaford’s 69th Maine location and will kick off a new chapter for a longstanding neighborhood grocery store.
Nov 6, 2026Open source
Kings of Leon will play at the Bangor waterfront in May
Kings of Leon will perform May 29 at Maine Savings Amphitheater with Band of Horses. Tickets go on sale Nov. 13.
Nov 6, 2026Open source
Lewiston becomes latest Maine city to restrict syringe service programs
Nearly 60% of voters supported the restrictions, despite a coalition of public health experts, doctors and advocates campaigning against them.
Nov 6, 2026Open source
Ken Fredette wins back his old job leading Maine House Republicans
The 62-year-old lawyer from Newport replaces Rep. Billy Bob Faulkingham, R-Winter Harbor, who won an open Maine Senate seat Tuesday.
Nov 6, 2026Open source
These Maine towns still count ballots by hand
Cranberry Isles is one of 88 towns that opts to hand count its ballots on election night. Since 2024, dozens of towns have switched to using v...
Nov 6, 2026Open source
Maine’s CD2 ranked choice process moves forward after concession; Bellows outlines cost-saving plan
The RCV process begins Monday in Augusta, with officials first verifying results from the congressional district.
Nov 6, 2026Open source
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