49 disabled adults placed after Medicaid contract terminated

Maine health officials say dozens of disabled adults affected by the state’s decision to terminate a Medicaid contract have been relocated.

Maine stops use of type of road sealant on travel lanes

The Maine Department of Transportation won’t use a type of road sealant on travel lanes after the product was linked to several accidents in the state.

Senator: Trade hurting Maine blueberries, farmers need help

Maine’s independent senator says the state’s blueberry growers need help from the federal government to survive the Trump administration’s trade battle with China.

Former Bangor school official pleads guilty to child pornography charge

The former finance director of the Bangor school department has pleaded guilty to uploading child pornography.

Now’s the time to get rid of pesky caterpillars, Maine says

Maine pest managers say this is the best time of year to get rid of a species of caterpillar that can cause a painful rash in humans.

Former Portland bishop resigns amid criticism of handling of sexual abuse allegations

Pope Francis on Wednesday accepted the resignation of Buffalo bishop Richard Malone, the former head of the Catholic Church in Maine.

Trial underway in child murder case that exposed state gaps

A Maine judge has declared a woman competent to stand trial in the death of her 10-year-old daughter and allowed jury selection to proceed.

Not all Maine drivers changing habits after hands-free law

A sting operation by a Maine police department found that lots of drivers haven’t changed their habits in the wake of the state’s new hands-free cell phone law for drivers.

Maine Greens turn to shipyard protester to raise profile

The Maine Green Independent Party is hoping to raise its profile by getting a candidate on a statewide ballot for the first time in 13 years.

Avangrid agrees to $450,000 fine for violations

Central Maine Power’s corporate parent has agreed to pay a $450,000 fine levied by a nonprofit that helps set standards for the nation’s power grid.