Abortions in Maine increase twice the national average in last 3 years

The number of abortions performed in Maine from 2017-2020 was twice the national average, according to a report released on Wednesday. 

Missing kids found in Maine after police issue Amber Alert

An Amber Alert was cancelled Friday morning after two missing kids from Somersworth, New Hampshire were found in Maine.

Ranked choice used to determine winner in Maine State Senate primary

The winner in a Maine State Senate primary was declared Thursday after ranked choice was used.

MaineCare coverage for new mothers to be extended to one year after childbirth

Health coverage for new moms through MaineCare is being extended.

Teenager dies in Lebanon motorcycle crash

A 19-year-old died in a motorcycle crash in Lebanon on Wednesday night, police say.

Grant, Lentz win at-large school board seats in Portland

After a runoff tabulation on Wednesday morning, Benjamin Grant and Sarah Lentz have been confirmed as winners of two at-large seats on the Portland School Board.  

5-year-old dies after falling in Piscataquis County lake

Police said a 5-year-old boy drowned after falling in a lake in Piscataquis County on Tuesday afternoon.

State regulators approve $63 million power line update despite pushback

On Tuesday, the Maine Public Utilities Commission approved a $63.6 million CMP transmission line upgrade in the Midcoast despite objections from residents, who say it will be used for an industrial-sized salmon farm in Belfast.

Republican nominee for Maine State Senate race will be determined by ranked choice

A Maine State Senate primary will go to ranked choice voting.

Residents vote in primary elections across Maine

Turnout was light as Mainers headed to the polls for primary elections on Tuesday.