Maine GOP Argues for Exemption from Ranked Choice Voting

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   A federal judge says he’ll rule by the middle of next week on whether the Republican Party can be exempted from ranked-choice voting in its primary next month

Maine Shuts Down Lucrative Baby Eel Fishery Early

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Maine authorities say they’re shutting down the state’s highly lucrative baby eel fishery early this year due to concerns about illegal sales

Review Finds Officer Followed Procedure in Fatal Shooting

An internal police review in Maine has found that a Portland police officer followed procedure in the fatal shooting of a man who was brandishing a pellet gun.

Bill Co-Authored by Collins on Fraud Heads to Trump’s Desk

A bipartisan bill co-authored by Maine Sen. Susan Collins designed to protect older Americans from fraud is headed to President Donald Trump for his signature.

Three Wanted on Drug Charges in Aroostook County

AUGUSTA, Maine (WGAN) Maine’s Drug Enforcement Agency says all three people wanted in connection with a drug investigation in Aroostook County have been arrested

Police: Man Threatened to Launch Fireworks at Police Officer

JAY, Maine (AP)   Police in Maine say a man who threatened to launch fireworks at a police officer who was warning him to stop setting off fireworks has been charged with terrorizing

Hospital Receives $2.8 Million Gift During Centennial

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)    A Maine hospital celebrating its centennial anniversary says it has received a $2.8 million donation from the family of its first chief of pediatrics

Mainers to Celebrate Salmon Migration with Smokehouses

EAST MACHIAS, Maine (AP)   A conservation group in rural Maine is welcoming fish lovers to dine on smoked herring by a river while celebrating the spring migration

Maine GOP Sues Secretary of State Over Ranked Choice Voting

The GOP is suing Democratic Secretary of State Matt Dunlap to prevent the use of the new voting system to decide Republican winners.

South Portland City Council Remains Firm on Decision to Deny Lodging Licenses

The South Portland City Council is deny lodging licenses to the Maine Motel and Knights Inn.