Maine AG joins effort to oppose Alabama transgender bill

Maine’s top prosecutor is opposing an Alabama law targeting those who assist youth in seeking out gender-transition treatment.

New solar project will provide energy to state office buildings in Augusta

The Maine Department of Transportation announced that work began to install new solar arrays on Wednesday.

Former Maine prosecutor linked to illegal pot operation sentenced

A former Franklin County prosecutor was sentenced to 2 years of probation and a $2,000 fine for her role in a conspiracy to sell marijuana illegally.

Bull Feeney’s, a popular Irish pub in Maine’s largest city, reopens its doors

A popular Irish pub in Portland has made its return.

Anthem to continue providing coverage for Maine Medical Center patients following dispute over payments

MaineHealth has reached an agreement with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield that will keep Maine’s largest hospital in-network for another two years.

Kennebec County sheriff’s deputy facing domestic violence charges

A sheriff’s deputy in Kennebec County accused of assaulting his wife was arrested while on duty.

Testing for monkeypox to begin at Portland’s East End water facility

The Portland Water District will begin testing wastewater for monkeypox.

Old Orchard Beach man accused of assaulting 2-year-old

An Old Orchard Beach man is facing assault charges after a 2-year-old was hospitalized with serious injuries.

Sen. Collins says bill would seek to recover billions in fraudulent pandemic unemployment payments

Senator Susan Collins is backing legislation to recover billions of dollars in pandemic unemployment assistance stolen by fraudsters.

‘River Dave,’ banned from New Hampshire site, moves to Maine

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) A hermit known as River Dave — whose cabin in the New Hampshire woods burned down after he had spent nearly three decades on the property and was ordered to leave — has found a new home in Maine.