Automatic voter registration bill heads to governor

Maine could join at least 17 states that automatically register voters.

Bill would allow over-the-counter meds in vending machines

Maine could allow the sale of non-prescription drugs in vending machines under a bill sitting on the Democratic governor’s desk.

Maine sees record casino year, but it might not last

Maine’s two casinos set a state gambling record last year by taking in almost $144 million.

Legal marijuana rules up for important committee vote

Maine’s rules governing the sales of recreational marijuana are facing a potentially pivotal vote by a legislative committee.

Bar Harbor to Novia Scotia ferry service delayed until July

A ferry company has postponed a new service between Maine and Canada because renovations of the Bay Harbor terminal are taking longer than expected.

Man injured in Maine van crash dies at hospital

TURNER, Maine (AP)   State police in Maine say a man who was seriously injured when his van overturned in Turner has died

Portland creates emergency shelter for asylum seekers

Maine’s largest city will repurpose a basketball arena as an emergency shelter in anticipation of hundreds of asylum seekers who are headed to the state from the U.S.’s southern border.

Maine man dies in crash in heavy rain

ELLSWORTH, Maine (AP)  Police say a Maine man has died in a crash still under investigation

Jurors see video of man opening fire on 79-year-old man

HOULTON, Maine (AP)   A Maine man captured on a home security video firing shots into his stepfather’s home has been convicted of murder

Prescription drug reform moves ahead in Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine could aim to lower prescription drug costs under bills moving through the state’s Legislature