Democratic Socialists of America Endorsing Zak Ringelstein for Senate

Ringelstein is the first Senate candidate to earn a DSA endorsement this year.

Commission to Release Public Campaign Funds, Despite Typo

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine’s ethics commission says it will release up to $3 million in public campaign funds for one gubernatorial candidate and over 200 legislative candidates

Two People Hurt in ATV Crash

HANCOCK, Maine (WGAN)  Maine Game Wardens say they are investigating an ATV crash that injured two people in Hancock Wednesday

Maine High Court Rules Against Suspended Lawyer Candidate

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Maine’s highest court has ruled against a Republican who’s running for district attorney and feels an earlier suspension of his law license was unfair

Attorney: Maine Will Comply With Law to Hire More Nurses

The LePage administration says it will take “prompt action” to comply with a law to hire more public health nurses, regardless of the outcome of a pending lawsuit.

Organization Seeks to Open Family Homeless Shelter in Bangor

A Maine social services organization is looking to open a family homeless shelter in Bangor for the first time in more than a decade.

Cause of Seal Die-Offs Likely Won’t Be Known for Weeks

The cause of a rash of seal die-offs in Maine and New Hampshire likely won’t be known for at least a couple of weeks as sample collections and tests are still needed.

Man Located in Maine After Going Missing Overnight

Police in Maine say game wardens have located a man alive after he went missing overnight.

Tree-Destroying Pest Infests Northern Maine

The state of Maine is issuing an emergency order to try to prevent the spread of an invasive pest that jeopardizes forests and wood products.

Unfamiliar Plant Discovered in a Maine Lake

A never-before-seen plant in Maine has been spotted in a Manchester lake.