Maine’s median age rises 2.2 years, double national average

Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Thursday shows the median age in the U.S. increased by a year to 38.2 years from 2010 to 2018.

Maine to make it easier to get transgender health coverage

Maine has begun to make it easier to receive coverage for transgender health services.

Maine Legislature pulls all-nighter, adjourns early Thursday

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The Maine Legislature missed its goal for wrapping up its session Wednesday as lawmakers worked late to…

Court rejects abuse-of-power lawsuit against former governor

A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of Maine’s former Republican Gov. Paul LePage in a lawsuit accusing him of abuse of power.

Two charged with arson in Rockland

ROCKLAND, Maine (WGAN)  The State Fire Marshal’s Office says two young men from Rockland have been charged with arson in connection with a fire in late May that destroyed a garage in Rockland

Lawmaker apologizes for yelling at Maine speaker

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) _ A Republican lawmaker has apologized for an angry outburst on the floor of the Maine House

Maine Legislature pulls an all-nighter before adjourning

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine lawmakers have pulled an all-nighter

Legislature passes bill to ban driving while holding a cellphone

On Wednesday the Maine State Legislature approved a bill to ban the use of cellphones and other similar devices while driving.

Mills signs legislation for offshore renewable energy

Governor Janet Mills signed legislation on Wednesday directing the public utilities commission to approve a contract for a floating offshore wind pilot, a type of renewable energy.

Rep. Golden aims to withhold right whale protection funding

Congressman Jared Golden wants to withhold funds for the implementation of restrictions on lobster fishing intended to help the endangered right whale.