Max Linn cleared for ballot after challenge is withdrawn

A challenge of an independent candidate for U.S. Senate has been withdrawn, clearing the way for Max Linn to appear on the November ballot.

Ranked runoff to begin in Maine GOP primary for House seat

Maine election officials say they’ve begun determining the winner of a Republican primary for a U.S. House of Representatives seat using ranked-choice voting.

AG: Officer justified in firing shots that injured couple

The state attorney general’s office has concluded that a Maine Marine Patrol officer and part-time Washington County deputy sheriff was justified in shooting and wounding a Machiasport couple in 2017.

Governor’s administration releases new plan for students to return to school

The plan is aimed at providing support for schools that implement new health and safety measures for students and teachers in districts that choose to return to in-class learning.

Pandemic contributes to increase in drug overdoses in Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The number of drug overdoses is growing in Maine during the coronavirus pandemic, with a significant increase in the first quarter and preliminary data suggesting the the trend is continuing, the attorney general’s office says.

Maine man convicted in killing of 19-year-old requests new trial, claims lack of evidence

A man found guilty in the killing of a 19-year-old is requesting a new trial, claiming a lack of evidence.

Man charged in connection with armed robbery in York

A man accused of robbing a gas station in York has been arrested.

Maine keeping restrictions on visitors from MA, RI

Maine plans to maintain travel restrictions on residents of Massachusetts and Rhode Island despite impatience from some hotel operators in the state.

Hannaford to phase out sale of tobacco products

Shoppers at Hannaford will have to start looking elsewhere for tobacco products.

Governor endorses Sara Gideon in U.S. Senate race

The Democrat challenging Maine Republican Senator Susan Collins now has the governor’s blessing.