Maine purchases rapid COVID-19 tests for child care facilities and future pandemic preparedness

The governor’s administration says it’s ordered more than one million over-the-counter rapid COVID-19 tests.

Maine State House closed for the rest of the week

The Maine State House will be shut down for the remainder of the week, forcing the canceling of Thursday’s legislative session.

State police cruiser involved in crash on Maine Turnpike

A crash involving a tractor-trailer and a Maine State Police cruiser resulted in only minor injuries.

Maine lawmaker amends parts of his affordable housing bill

A Maine lawmaker has amended parts of his affordable housing bill that would have allowed for denser housing development to fix a growing lack of affordable housing in the state and for the bill to withstand a vote in the legislature.

Maine audits years of vehicular crimes to suspend licenses

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine has announced a new process to make sure the driving licenses of people who commit serious vehicular crimes are being suspended on time.

No primary challenge for Mills, LePage in governor’s race

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine Democratic Gov. Janet Mills and former Republican Gov. Paul LePage have a clear path to their gubernatorial showdown.

Maine might give residents money to treat contaminated wells

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine lawmakers are closer to passing a bill that would provide money to homeowners to treat drinking water wells that show evidence of contamination.

Tribal rights bill advances in face of governor’s opposition

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A proposal to expand tribal sovereignty rights under an amended land claims settlement is advancing in the Maine Legislature.

Penobscot County man accused of sexually abusing 13-year-old girl

A Maine man accused of sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl faces up to 30 years behind bars.

Maine State House closed for 2nd day because of flooding

The Maine State House was closed Tuesday for a second day after water pipes burst, flooding the building, officials said.