Sun Journal

How Maine differs from the other state with ranked-choice voting

How Maine differs from the other state with ranked-choice voting Alaska and Maine are the lone two states to use ranked-choice voting in certain statewide elections. Looking at how things work in Alaska offers perspective on whether Maine is actually slow in delivering results.

Will Maine opt in to the federal school voucher program?

Will Maine opt in to the federal school voucher program? The deadline for states to join the scholarship program created by the One Big Beautiful Bill is in January. Gov. Janet Mills said she's waiting on details to be released before making a decision.

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Best of the Midcoast 2026 Nominate your favorite local businesses now through Sunday, June 28.