Mainer with explosives discussed attacking houses of worship

An 18-year-old charged with having homemade explosive devices in his backpack discussed plans to travel to Chicago to attack a mosque and other houses of worship, federal prosecutors said.

Maine congressional delegation condemns Russian invasion of Ukraine

Members of Maine’s congressional delegation have slammed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to launch an invasion in Ukraine. Maine Republican…

No highway bond vote thanks to budget surplus

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Democratic Gov. Janet Mills wants to use $100 million from the budget surplus for transportation projects, meaning voters won’t be asked to approve transportation bonds for the first time in eight years.

Maine university system to search for new campus president

FARMINGTON, Maine (AP) Maine’s public university system is planning a nationwide search for a new president of one of its institutions.

Maine Senate votes to advance equal rights amendment

Maine’s Senate voted Wednesday to advance a proposed amendment to the state Constitution that would prohibit discrimination based on gender, although it will require further votes.

2nd case of Avian influenza discovered in Maine

A second case of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been discovered in Maine a few days after the first documented case.

2 men, 1 juvenile in custody after pursuit from Maine

New Hampshire State Police arrested two men and a juvenile who were in a box truck that was being pursued by police Wednesday in Maine and was possibly connected with the theft of dirt bikes and all-terrain vehicles.

Maine might cut student loan debt for first-time homebuyers

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The Maine Legislature is considering a proposal that would forgive up to $40,000 in student loan debt for first-time homebuyers.

Maine lawmakers vote against lobstering defense fund idea

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A Maine legislative committee has voted against a proposal to create a legal defense fund to help the state’s lobster fishing industry fight new restrictions.

Criticism sparks Portland police to delete ‘ghost guns’ post

(AP) Online backlash spurred the Portland Police Department to delete a Facebook post about so-called “ghost guns,” after some commenters felt the department went too far in condemning the self-assembled firearms, which are legal to own in Maine.