Gov. Mills vetoes legislation to replace Maine’s existing electric utilities

Governor Janet Mills shot down a bill to establish a consumer-owned electric utility that would replace Central Maine Power and Versant Power.

Maine identifies preferred site for offshore wind array

Maine officials have identified a preferred site for an offshore wind farm that would be the nation’s first floating offshore wind research area.

Tribe sets up education session near visiting Columbus ship

The Passamaquoddy Tribe held an educational session near a replica of a Christopher Columbus ship that was visiting for Maine’s bicentennial and drew condemnation from tribes.

Health officials push for more vaccinations as highly contagious COVID variant spreads in Maine

Some Maine health experts are warning about the increased spread of the delta variant of COVID-19, especially among people who are unvaccinated.

Portland police chief: Hostile crowd ‘demoralizing to our officers’

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Three police officers were injured while taking a gun from a convicted felon in an incident that drew an unruly crowd, officials said.

Fewer than 20,000 Mainers age 70 and older still need shots

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The number of Maine residents who are age 70 or older and have not had their final dose of coronavirus vaccine has fallen below 20,000.

Audit: Maine utility can improve, not ‘irredeemably flawed’

An independent audit of the management structure at Maine’s largest power provider has found the organization faces challenges but is likely equipped to overcome them.

Maine to make school meals free for all students

Maine has announced plans to continue offering free meals to students for the 2022-23 school year and beyond.

Portland police make two arrests following incident that sent officers to the hospital

Police in Portland say two people have been arrested stemming from an alleged assault that led to three officers being sent to the hospital.

Maine senators join push to fund low-income college students

Maine’s U.S. senators have joined a push to continue funding a program that helps first-generation and low-income students attend college.