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QUOTE OF THE DAY
— Gregg Palmer, superintendent of the Brewer School Department, who is retiring after working in public education for 31 years.
TODAY’S TOP STORIES
Janet Mills defended her administration’s response to the HIV outbreak. As cases continue to climb, the outgoing governor noted that the state has assigned more public health nurses to the area and emphasized testing and treatment efforts.
Maine schools are preparing for a bell-to-bell cellphone ban. The new state law goes further than most schools that already restrict use of phones and other electronic devices.
Brewer’s outgoing superintendent says it’s time for “fresh eyes” to lead the school district. Gregg Palmer worked in public education for 31 years, from teaching special education students to being superintendent.
Residents of a Hancock mobile home park are fighting the rent hikes of a multinational owner. In the five years since Sun Communities acquired Hancock Heights Mobile Home Park, residents say rents have shot up while maintenance has fallen behind.
Home prices surged more in Maine than nearly every other state. The typical home in the state’s largest city costs nearly $300,000 more than it would have a decade ago, a new study revealed.
NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATE
- Shenna Bellows removes transgender sports referendum from the 2026 ballot
- Graham Platner joins a Democratic gubernatorial alliance aiming to beat Nirav Shah
- Bernie Sanders energizes Platner, Jackson supporters with anti-war messaging on Memorial Day
- Maine rep pleads guilty to violating clean election law
- Slain Bangor woman feared ex-boyfriend would kill her, daughter says at murder trial
- Man accused of assaulting woman outside Bangor convenience store
- Man accused of assaulting 3 family members in Bangor
- Glenburn collision leaves 1 dead
- Millinocket fire chief resigns
- 1 dead after Dover-Foxcroft collision
- Crews contain wildfire in Maine’s North Woods
- Houlton nurses begin 4-day walkout
- Ellsworth councilor took photos at city employee’s house, ethics report states
- Former Acadia park ranger sues over alleged hiring discrimination
- Silo exploded at Searsmont mill before fire suppression could activate, investigators say
- Midcoast beachfront pub sold for under $1M after being listed for more than a year
- Judge rules man accused of killing Maine lawyer and philanthropist not competent to stand trial
- Maine man accused of threatening to shoot up Oxford County Sheriff’s Office
- On land and at sea, Maine food producers prepare for the season
- Fire breaks out in Maine sushi restaurant
MAINE IN PICTURES
FROM THE OPINION PAGES
“When courts say Shah’s actions were ‘constitutionally inappropriate’ and contrary to law, that is a warning sign about how his power is exercised.”
Opinion: Nirav Shah’s cannabis decisions raise leadership concerns
LIFE IN MAINE
A centuries-old community tradition is being revived on Isle au Haut.
Maine trout anglers revealed their go-to flies in a new survey.
These Katahdin trails are now open to hikers.
