News

Maine joins lawsuit targeting Postal Service service changes

Maine joins lawsuit targeting Postal Service service changes

Photo: 560 WGAN Newsradio


AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine has joined a group of states suing to block changes at the U.S. Postal Service to ensure safe voting-by-mail.

Attorney General Aaron Frey said Tuesday that the Trump administration is attempting to “incapacitate” the the Postal Service ahead of the election.

The lawsuit, which was announced the day before, came as the postmaster general announced he’d delay until after the election some of the changes that prompted an outcry across the country.

Nearly 100,000 Mainers voted by mail using absentee ballots in Maine’s primary election in July.

Latest Headlines

5 hours ago in Local

Portland Mayor Dion Not a Fan of New Empty Storefront Ordinance

There are currently the almost 40 ground floor vacant spaces in the downtown area.

6 hours ago in National, Trending

Route 66, a quintessential American road trip heavy on kitsch and history, turns 100

Route 66 marks its 100th anniversary this year. Despite losing its status decades ago as one of the nation's main arteries, people from around the world still flock to it to take perhaps the quintessential American road trip and soak in its neon lights, kitschy motels and attractions, and culinary offerings.

20 hours ago in Local

Gas Tops $4 in Maine as President Announces 2 Week Ceasefire in Iran

The cost of gas has risen more than a dollar since the start of the war

20 hours ago in Local

Massive Dredging Project Completed in Portland Harbor

The effort to clear more than 40 marine sites along Portland's waterfront began in December.

23 hours ago in Local

Lawsuit filed by sister of Lewiston mass shooting victim says tragedy was preventable

The sister of one of the victims killed in the Lewiston mass shooting is suing the U.S. government and claiming the tragedy could have been prevented.