Bill to give Maine tribes benefits of federal laws advances

A House committee on Tuesday advanced a bill that would allow Native American tribes in Maine to benefit from future federal laws, despite a state land claims settlement.

5-year-old dies after falling in Piscataquis County lake

Police said a 5-year-old boy drowned after falling in a lake in Piscataquis County on Tuesday afternoon.

Mills, LePage look ahead to November in Maine governor race

Paul LePage, the Republican whose two terms as Maine’s governor were dominated by his offensive rhetoric and combative leadership, is seeking a political comeback.

State regulators approve $63 million power line update despite pushback

On Tuesday, the Maine Public Utilities Commission approved a $63.6 million CMP transmission line upgrade in the Midcoast despite objections from residents, who say it will be used for an industrial-sized salmon farm in Belfast.

Republican nominee for Maine State Senate race will be determined by ranked choice

A Maine State Senate primary will go to ranked choice voting.

Residents of small Maine town end long ban on alcohol sales

Voters in a rural Maine town have decided to reverse a decades-old ban on alcohol sales.

Residents vote in primary elections across Maine

Turnout was light as Mainers headed to the polls for primary elections on Tuesday.

Police charge Maine man with manslaughter in fatal Lewiston crash

A Sabattus man who police said was responsible for a fatal crash in Lewiston is now charged with manslaughter.

Mainers can expect lower electricity delivery rates starting in July

Maine utility regulators say the state’s largest electric utility will drop delivery rates by nearly 6%.

Regulators look to extend the life of Maine’s 207 area code

Maine could be just a few years away from running out of 207 area code phone numbers.