Maine expansion of abortion laws, which would be among the country’s broadest, passes committee

A committee of the Maine Legislature signed off Friday on a proposal from Democratic Gov. Janet Mills that would give the state one of the least restrictive abortion laws in the country.

Delayed justice: 3 states remove all time limits on child sex abuse lawsuits

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Ann Allen loved going to church and the after-school social group led by a dynamic priest back in the 1960s.

Maine state leaders consider changes to vaccine mandate for healthcare workers

The state of Maine is considering lifting a COVID vaccine mandate for healthcare workers.

Woman in serious condition after crash involving truck hauling utility pole

One woman was taken by Life Flight to Maine Medical Center after she drove into the back of a truck that was hauling a utility pole in Lewiston.

Maine superintendent pleads not guilty to witness tampering and other felonies

The superintendent of MSAD 42 in northern Maine has pleaded not guilty to three felony charges.

Maine lawmakers to expand equal pay law to prevent racial discrimination

Maine lawmakers have signed off on a proposal to expand the state’s equal pay law to prevent discrimination on the basis of race.

Maine car dealer to donate $100 to Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital for every car sold

(WGAN – Portland, Maine) For the fourth year in a row, a Maine car dealership donated $100 to the Barbara…

Willard Beach in South Portland reopens after wastewater pipe break

Willard Beach in South Portland is back open.

Police: Drag racing possible cause of deadly crash in Casco

Investigators say drag racing may have been the cause of a deadly crash in Casco on Wednesday.

Regulators and CMP reach agreement on phased-in rate hike

Central Maine Power’s request for a rate hike was approved by utility regulators on Tuesday.