Maine Legislature vote expands sovereignty for Native American tribes

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Native American tribes in Maine took an important step toward greater sovereignty as the state Legislature voted to let most federal laws apply to Wabanaki tribes, putting them on the same footing as other federally recognized tribes across the country.

The Five Best Summer Jobs for Teens

Portland, Maine (WGAN) A study ranked the five best summer jobs for teenagers: Camp counselor, babysitter, tutor, dog walker, and…

Paid leave program gets initial approval in Maine Senate

The Maine Senate voted in favor of a bill to establish a statewide paid family and medical leave program.

Maine House advances proposal to let federal laws apply to tribes in the state

The Maine House approved a bill Wednesday that would let Native Americans in Maine benefit from federal laws despite a state land claims settlement.

Maine man killed after car hits tree in Boothbay

A Jefferson man died in a crash in Boothbay on Monday.

It’s the first day of Summer! Here are 15 things we love about it

Portland, Maine (WGAN) Today is the first official day of summer . . . and the top 15 moments people…

Maine mother gets 6 years for abandoning newborn in 1985

A mother who recently pleaded guilty in the death of her newborn daughter decades ago was sentenced to six years behind bars on Tuesday.

Maine lawmakers support mandating MaineCare pay for gender-affirming care

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Both chambers of the Maine Legislature approved a bill requiring MaineCare to cover gender-affirming care, a policy that’s already in practice but is not required by law.

Parents killed in front of children in parking lot in Maine, police say

A man and woman were fatally shot in front of their children before bystanders tackled the gunman, police said.

Head-on crash on interstate in Augusta leaves two injured

One person was hospitalized with serious injuries after a head-on crash in Augusta on Saturday.