Lepage Tells Employers to Seek Repeal of Work-Search Law

Maine Republican Gov. Paul LePage has sent a letter to 45,000 employers telling them to push for the repeal of a law that relaxes work-search requirements for workers who see temporary layoffs.

Bean Donating $3 Million to National Parks Foundation

L.L. Bean is providing $3 million to the National Park Foundation’s effort to promote parks.

Canadian Company Says It Plans to Buy Hydroelectric Plants

A Canadian power company says it expects to purchase dozens of hydroelectric plants across the U.S. by the end of the year, including four in Maine.

Police Investigating Discovery of a Body in Augusta

Augusta police say they found an unidentified body while following up on a missing person case Thursday night.

Police Say Plane That Crashed in Burnham Tried to Make Emergency Landing

State police say the pilot of a plane that crashed in Burnham on Wednesday night was trying to make an emergency landing.

UMaine Professor Files Lawsuit Against Union Over Politics

A University of Maine at Machias professor has filed a lawsuit against his union citing a recent Supreme Court decision that allowed employees to leave a union over political disagreements.

Court Says Maine Should Start Rolling out Medicaid Expansion

Maine’s top court has ordered Maine to roll out voter-approved Medicaid expansion as a legal battle continues.

Governor’s $20 Million Bill Would Boost Caseworker Pay

Maine’s Republican governor has proposed a bill aiming to better Maine’s child welfare system by increasing funding for foster homes and hiring new supervisors for caseworkers.

Trucker Says He Was Shot at and Robbed on Maine Interstate

Maine State Police say a truck driver hauling water along Interstate 95 was shot at and robbed by two highwaymen.

Avian Flu, Distemper May Be to Blame for Rash of Seal Deaths

Avian flu and distemper may be to blame for a rash of seal deaths in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts.