Student’s Death Prompts Changes to Field Trip Policy

Officials in a Maine school district are looking to change their field trip policy following the drowning of a student.

Destructive Forest Pest in Southern Maine in ‘Alarming’ Find

Entomologists in Maine are confirming the presence of a destructive, invasive forest pest in the southern part of the state.

Governor Uses Last Veto to Chastise Secretary of State

Maine’s Republican governor is using his likely last veto message to chastise the Democratic secretary of state over an election funding bill.

LePage Won’t Apologize to Lawmaker Until He Gets Apology

Republican Gov. Paul LePage says he’ll apologize for calling a GOP senator the “most repugnant human being” once LePage himself gets an apology.

Maine Gets $431k for 9 Rural Energy Efficiency Projects

Maine’s two United States senators say nine rural businesses in the state will receive almost $432,000 for energy efficiency projects.

Officials Restore, Relocate Monument to Fallen State Trooper

The monument to a Maine state trooper who was killed while involved in a car chase in 1980 has been restored and relocated to a more prominent position.

Flies To Be Released To Control Invasive, Destructive Moths

BATH, Maine (AP) — Maine forestry officials are going to release parasitic flies as a preemptive strike against the winter moths that plague some of the state’s forests.

Maine Seeks Cannabis Consultant For Regulations

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine is seeking a marijuana consultant to advise officials on how to set up regulations for the state’s recreational and medical pot markets.

Bath Paramedic Charged with O.U.I. While On the Job

Mid Coast Hospital Paramedic James W. Perry, 54, of Bath was responding to a possible drowning incident on Thursday evening when he was arrested for Operating Under the Influence. 

Governor Says He Won’t Reinstate Committee Nominations

Republican Gov. Paul LePage says he won’t reinstate over a dozen nominations of individuals to state boards and commissions.