Candidate Spotlight: Thomas Arthur Hart Jr. — Maine House District 12
Republican Thomas Arthur Hart Jr. is seeking election to Maine House District 12. The Maine Mirror has invited Hart to answer five standardized questions as part of its 2026 Candidate Spotlight Series.
Maine DHHS Commissioner Was Copied on $45.6M Medicaid Audit Response — But Agency Says No Senior Leadership Briefing Record Exists
Maine DHHS Commissioner Sara Gagné-Holmes was copied on correspondence surrounding the state’s response to a $45.6 million Medicaid audit. But when The Maine Mirror specifically sought a final briefing memorandum, executive summary, or decision memorandum prepared for the Commissioner or senior leadership, DHHS said there were no responsive records.
Candidate Spotlight: Edward Mathias Kamin III — Maine House District 12
Unenrolled candidate Edward Mathias Kamin III is seeking election to Maine House District 12. The Maine Mirror has invited Kamin to answer five standardized questions as part of its 2026 Candidate Spotlight Series.
Candidate Spotlight: Tiffany Strout — Maine House District 11
Republican Tiffany Strout of Harrington is seeking reelection to Maine House District 11. The Maine Mirror has invited Strout to answer five standardized questions as part of its 2026 Candidate Spotlight Series.
CMS Put Maine DHHS on Notice After $45.6M Autism Medicaid Audit — Four Findings Required Corrective Action
Federal records show CMS identified four findings requiring corrective action after Maine’s $45.6 million autism Medicaid audit and gave Maine DHHS 30 days to respond. CMS also warned that an outstanding refund could lead to federal disallowance before Maine submitted its corrective-action plan in March.
Candidate Spotlight: Keith A. Newman — Maine House District 11
Democrat Keith A. Newman of Addison is seeking election to Maine House District 11. The Maine Mirror has invited Newman to answer five standardized questions as part of its 2026 Candidate Spotlight Series.
Campaign Promises Meet a Real Problem: A Question for House District 149 Candidate Timothy Towne
Berwick Police Chief and House District 149 candidate Timothy Towne has been presented with a real, documented government accountability concern. Before Election Day, voters now have an opportunity to observe how he responds.
Maine’s Autism-Service Program Began in 2010. Federal Auditors Say a Statewide Post-Payment Review Never Happened.
Federal auditors found Maine had not performed a statewide post-payment review of Medicaid-funded RCS services since the program began in 2010. Maine DHHS agreed with the finding and committed to reviewing 30 Section 28 providers per year, with all providers projected to undergo review by 2029.
Candidate Spotlight: Genevieve M. Lemire — Maine House District 10
Democrat Genevieve M. Lemire of Pembroke is seeking election to Maine House District 10. The Maine Mirror has invited Lemire to answer five standardized questions as part of its 2026 Candidate Spotlight Series.
Berwick Select Board Promised a Working Recording. Nearly 11 Months Later, Where Is It?
A defective public record, an on-camera promise to provide a working copy, and nearly 11 months of waiting. The documented timeline raises questions about transparency, public access, and follow-through in Berwick.