The Maine Resiliency Center opened just 19 days after the mass shooting and has become a critical resource for more than 400 people. Some are trying to keep it open permanently.

In this episode of Maine Explained, we dive into the history of Maine’s state flag and how Question 5 came to be on Maine's ballot in 2024.

Maine traditionally has among the highest voter participation rates in the nation. But the heightened political tensions nationwide have also raised concerns about disruption at the polls.

The report from Colby College also finds generational gaps in civic engagement.

The team has developed synthetic 'DNA switches' that can control genes in certain cells. It's believed the technology could ultimately be used to treat diseases such as Alzheimers and diabetes.

Emergency room nurse Ami Maxwell said they've been trying to negotiate a contract since April, and have only been able to meet with hospital officials a dozen times, all remotely over Zoom

The number of absentee ballots requested so far this election has already topped the total from two years ago when Maine had a hotly contested gubernatorial contest.

The Portland City Council on Monday night also rejected a proposal from Mayor Mark Dion, which would have returned to a one to one exchange needle exchange ratio. Portland currently distributes as many as 100 clean needles for every used one returned, complying with a state law that was changed two years ago.

An unseasonably warm start to the fourth week of October had many Mainers reaching for shorts and t-shirts.

The agreement boosts wages at both ends of the pay scale for the district's 200-plus ed techs.