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Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images Maine’s electricity rate hike is more than a budget concern—it’s a test of trust, transparency, and fairness. The report that Mainers could pay at least $150 more for electricity next year hits home for families, retirees, and small businesses alike. In a state where winters are long and incomes are stretched, this kind of increase isn’t just inconvenient—it’s destabilizing. People want answers. Why are rates rising so sharply? Who’s accountab

Photo by Maine Morning Star The Maine Morning Star’s coverage of rising insurance costs lands squarely in the lived experience of working families across the state. Whether you’re a small business owner, a tradesperson, a nurse, or a retiree, the message is clear: premiums are up, coverage is down, and Washington’s promises feel increasingly disconnected from reality. For Republicans, the this reinforces long-standing concerns about federal overreach and the unintended conseq

(Photo by Emma Davis/ Maine Morning Star) The Maine Morning Star’s coverage of the 2025 budget standoff reveals a deeper truth that transcends party politics: the two-year budget passed in March was never meant to be the final word—it was a stopgap, not a solution. With a projected $450 million deficit looming and MaineCare’s future uncertain, both sides are bracing for a second round of negotiations that will test not just fiscal priorities, but the Legislature’s ability to