GOP’s Eric Brakey Wants Judge to Keep Opponent Off Ballot

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A Republican who’s running for U.S. Senate says he’s going to ask a judge to bar his primary challenger because of petitions that contained forged signatures from both living and dead Mainers

Fire Causes Heavy Damage to Home in Cape Elizabeth

CAPE ELIZABETH, Maine (WGAN)  Fire crews out to battle a blaze early Tuesday morning in Cape Elizabeth

Proposal To Extend Lobstermen Medical Waivers Becomes Law

A Maine proposal is now on the books to extend the amount of time some commercial fishing license holders can receive a medical waiver.

Pingree Challenger Says He Wants to ‘Fix, Not Fight’

Maine Democratic U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree is getting another challenger.

Maine Houses Passes New Compromise on Legal Pot Sales

A new attempt to create a legal framework for marijuana sales in Maine is up for a key vote in the face of opposition from both fans and opponents of the drug.

Response Due from Feds in Lawsuit to End Atlantic Monument

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   The federal government’s response to a lawsuit from fishermen trying to eliminate former President Barack Obama’s Atlantic Ocean monument is coming due

Maine’s Resurgent Scallop Fishery Ending for the Season

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Maine’s scallop fishery is reaching the end of a season that showed signs of further rebuilding

Private School Makes Cuts Due To Financial Troubles

PITTSFIELD, Maine (AP) _ A Maine private school is making cuts because of financial problems.

Police Search for Suspect in Unity Pharmacy Robbery

The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office says the Unity Pharmacy on Plaza Drive in Unity was robbed on Monday afternoon.

Bill to Extend Maine’s Lobster Marketing Group Becomes Law

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   A state lobster marketing group will continue touting Maine’s signature seafood export in the coming years