Maine Breaks Ground on New Veterans Home

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine’s Democratic governor is set to deliver remarks at the groundbreaking of a new veterans home

Maine Could Source More Prescriptions Drugs from Canada

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine could source more prescription drugs at a lower cost from Canada under a leading Democrat’s bills

University of New England to Freeze Pay to Minimize Hikes

BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP)   The University of New England says it will freeze employee salaries to minimize further tuition hikes

Maine Panel Considers Ranked Choice Voting Bills

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine could expand its new voting system and allow voters to rank gubernatorial and legislative candidates from first to last on November ballots

Teachers, AFL-CIO Rally for Right to Strike in Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine teachers unions and the state AFL-CIO want certain public employees to have the right to strike

Sagadahoc County Man Charged in Father’s Shooting

A Sagadahoc County man has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly shooting his father during a fight at their family’s camp in Hancock County.

Maine Mulls Latest Sick Leave Proposal

A bill that would ensure certain employees earn paid time off in Maine is evolving in the Legislature.

State Announces Quarantine on Invasive Forest Insect

Officials in Maine have announced a formal quarantine to slow the spread of a destructive, invasive forest insect found within trees in two areas of the state.

Maine Congressional Delegation Gearing up for Re-Elections

Maine’s Democratic House members are continuing to raise money for their re-election campaigns.

Astronaut From Maine Preparing for Her First Space Flight

An astronaut who grew up in Maine will be heading to the International Space Station in September.