Emera Maine Gets Rate Increase Over AARP’s Objections

HALLOWELL, Maine (AP)   Maine regulators have cut Emera Maine’s proposed rate increase by nearly half but AARP Maine says the 5.34-percent increase is still too high

New Hampshire Helicopter Tour Company Expanding to Maine

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   A New Hampshire-based helicopter tour company is planning to expand to Maine and offer sightseeing trips around Portland by the end of June

Company Settles Lawsuit Against Housing Project Developers

The developers of a stalled housing project in Maine have settled a lawsuit filed by a Vermont construction company that said it was owed $235,000.

Lawmakers Looking to Fund Bills on Opioid Addiction, Jails

Maine lawmakers have returned to the Statehouse to consider funding over 100 bills and bonds.

Maine Nearly Ready to Begin Ranked-Choice Tabulations

Maine election officials say they’re nearly ready to begin ranked-choice tabulations.

Brothers Sentenced in Welfare Fraud Scheme at Grocery Store

 Two brothers accused of a massive welfare fraud scheme at a Portland grocery store have been sentenced to federal prison.

Refugee Celebration In Maine Postponed After Fight, Drowning

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — A Maine city dealing with the aftermath of a large fight that ended in a man’s death and a student’s recent drowning has postponed a celebration of refugees.

Maine Governor: Trump “Made Overtures” But Nothing Concrete

Maine’s Republican governor said the Trump administration has reached out to him about a job but that there’s “nothing concrete at this time.”

Maine Unemployment up Slightly, but on Record Low Stretch

Maine labor officials say the unemployment rate was up slightly in May.

Mainers Still Awaiting Results in Primary Races

Collection and tabulation of ballots from Maine’s Democratic primary election have stretched into a second week in the state’s first test of ranked-choice voting.