Congressman, Voters Sue Over Maine’s New Ranking System

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin and three other voters are suing over Maine’s new voting system used for the first time in U.S. House and Senate elections.

Fishermen Try to Stop Portland Waterfront Development

Fishermen have launched a campaign to contain development and protect Portland’s waterfront.

Maine GOP Cries Foul Over Handling of Congressional Ballots

Republican U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin and the state’s top election official are trading charges as Maine’s new way of voting is put to the test in the 2nd Congressional District race.

Wardens Find Body of Missing Hunter

NEW PORTLAND, Maine (WGAN)  The Maine Warden Service says a missing hunter’s body was found Sunday afternoon in New Portland

New Downeaster Train Service Starting

The passenger rail authority that manages Amtrak’s Downeaster passenger rail service is adding more trains on Monday.

Rebuilt Maine Scallop Fishery Lets in First New People in Years

Maine is letting new people into its rebuilding scallop fishery for the first time in nearly a decade.

Park service seeks volunteer to move historic home

The National Park Service is asking for help moving a historic home otherwise at risk of demolition.

Dogs in animal cruelty cases up for adoption

Dogs seized in animal cruelty cases will be available for adoption in Brunswick.

Staffing Shortage Sends Prisoners to Cumberland County Jail

At least 30 inmates at the York County Jail are expected to be transferred to the Cumberland County Jail.

Man Receives Life Term for Christmas Double Killing in Maine

A state judge has sentenced a New York man to life in prison for killing a Maine couple on Christmas Day 2015.