The Farmers’ Almanac Succumbs to the Digital Age

One of two major American almanacs is ceasing publication after more than two centuries of predicting the weather and offering tidbits of wisdom.

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Jared Golden, Key House Democrat, Won’t Run Again in Maine

Pointing to “the plain nastiness” of politics and threats he has faced, Representative Jared Golden of Maine will retire instead of trying to keep the reddest House seat held by a Democrat.

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Maine Voters Approve ‘Red Flag’ Gun Law

The law is set to take effect in January, allowing families to directly seek a judge’s order removing weapons from a relative shown to be dangerous.

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Maine Voters Reject Plan to Tighten Voting Rules

The wide-ranging measure, backed by conservatives, would have eliminated two days of early absentee voting, required photo identification and limited drop boxes to one per town.

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Maine U.S. Senate Candidate Apologizes for Tattoo With Nazi Links

Graham Platner, a Democrat, said he would remove the tattoo. He also sought to distance himself from old Reddit posts that drew criticism.

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Gov. Janet Mills of Maine to Run for Senate, Aiming at Senator Susan Collins

A two-term Democratic governor, Ms. Mills called herself “battle tested” in an interview. But she faces a Democratic primary before she can challenge the Republican incumbent.

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Not All National Parks Remain Open in the Shutdown. Here’s What to Know.

Some underground attractions are closed, and many outdoor sites have reduced their services.

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After Trump’s Medicaid Cuts, Patients at Rural Maine Clinics Feel the Fallout

The Trump administration has cut off funding for certain providers around the country whose offerings include abortion. Patients in Maine are among those who will feel the fallout.

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Dan Kleban Joins Maine Democratic Primary, Seeking to Unseat Senator Susan Collins

Dan Kleban enters a crowded Democratic primary as party leaders wait for Maine’s Democratic governor, Janet Mills, who is “seriously considering” a run for Senate.

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Why Does It Seem Like Jellyfish Are All Over the East Coast?

“I don’t think it’s time to push the panic button yet,” an expert said, after rising reports of swarms and stings for beachgoers in parts of the Eastern Seaboard.

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