4 Groups Seek Final Charter School Slot in Maine

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)  State officials say four groups are vying for the last charter school slot available in Maine

School District Implements First-Ever Remote School Day

CAMDEN, Maine (AP)   A Maine school district has implemented the state’s first-ever remote school day

Panel to Look at Women, Black and Tribal Fights for Suffrage

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   The struggle for women’s, African-American, and Native-American suffrage is getting its due at the Maine governor’s residence

Gov. Mills Shows New Support for Transmission Line Project

Maine Gov. Janet Mills is showing new support for a proposed 145-mile power transmission line.

A Deadly Fire In Maine

Dedham, ME (WGAN) The State Fire Marshal’s Office says one man died this morning when fire swept his home on Dedham.

Portland Bus Service Breaks Ridership Record

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Portland, Maine’s regional bus service has broken a ridership record

Maine Lawmakers Call for Opening Up Potato Industry to China

BANGOR, Maine (AP)  All four members of Maine’s Congressional delegation are joining a group of lawmakers that wants President Donald Trump’s administration to prioritize the U.S. potato industry in trade talks with China

Bill Meant to Aid Unpaid Federal Workers Clears Committee

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A Maine legislative committee is recommending that the Legislature should pass an emergency bill that would provide financial relief for federal workers in the state impacted by future government shutdowns

City Postpones Vote on Paid Sick Leave

Portland officials have postponed a committee vote on a proposal to allow employees to earn paid sick leave, a policy that the Maine Legislature is also considering.

Sexual Harassment Trainer Booted From Statehouse

State legislators in Maine have asked a woman hired to give lobbyists free sexual harassment training not to come back following complaints over her presentation.