High prices for baby eels in Maine as season nears end

Maine’s annual fishing season for baby eels is nearing the end, and prices have approached record highs.

Prosecutor: Man kicked face of victim who later died

Prosecutors allege a verbal fight on Facebook escalated into a man kicking the face of a Caribou man who later died.

Some criticize end of online AP program in rural state

The end of Maine’s online Advanced Placement program is drawing criticism from some students and families in the largely rural state.

Bridge, toll plaza to bring change to 8-mile stretch of I-95

The Maine Department of Transportation, Maine Turnpike Authority and New Hampshire Department of Transportation are teaming up on more than $90 million in improvements involving a new toll plaza and I-95 bridge upgrades to keep traffic flowing.

Question about moose hunt’s size remains at permit deadline

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   The deadline for Maine moose hunters to apply for a permit has arrived, but exactly how many permits will be available is still undecided

Maine passes bill for hearings on citizen initiatives

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine lawmakers have passed a bill calling for public hearings on citizen initiatives before they head to the ballot

Ranked choice voting amendment lacks needed votes

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   The odds are stacked against a proposed constitutional amendment to expand Maine’s system that allows voters to rank their candidates from first to last on the ballot

Push for Maine equal rights amendment lacks needed votes

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A proposal to amend the Maine Constitution to outlaw discrimination on the basis of gender appears doomed in the Democratic-controlled Legislature

Maine Mulls Buying CMP & Emera

A public hearing took place Tuesday on a bill to buy Maine’s two largest electric companies and replace them with a consumer-owned utility.

Maine governor wants to boost rainy day fund

Maine is expected to see tens of millions in extra state revenues and the governor wants to put $20 million of such money into the state’s rainy day fund.