Deputy Arrested Girlfriend of Alleged Shooter Before Death

Court documents say the Maine man accused of fatally shooting a county sheriff’s deputy was present for his girlfriend’s arrest by the same deputy just days before the shooting.

Independent Gubernatorial Hopeful Awaits Public Funds

A Maine independent gubernatorial candidate is fighting to receive the public funds she is counting on, alongside over 200 legislative candidates.

Major Political Donors Must Disclose Sources Under New Law

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Some major donors in Maine politics must now disclosure their top five biggest sources of funds under a new disclosure law

Middle Schools Can Get Money for Career, Technical Programs

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   The Maine Department of Education may help middle schools launch career and technical education programs under a new law

Portland Man Injured in Shooting Late Tuesday

PORTLAND, Maine (WGAN)  Portland Police say one person suffered life threatening injuries after a shooting late Tuesday night

Democratic Candidate Returns to Maine After Arrest in Texas

The Democrat hoping to unseat Maine’s popular independent Sen. Angus King has returned to the state following his arrest and detainment in Texas.

Maine Lawmakers Still at Impasse Over Public Campaign Funds

Maine lawmakers have returned ready for another special session day, still at stalemate over $3 million in money budgeted last year for publicly financed candidates.

Question for November Ballot Released by Secretary of State

AUGUSTA, Maine (WGAN)  The Secretary of State has released the wording for a question on November’s ballot

Company Drops Plans to Build High-Tech Cold Storage Facility

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   A cold storage company has dropped plans to build a new high-tech refrigerated warehouse along the Portland waterfront

Proposal to Boost Maine Deer Permits Up for Public Hearing

 A proposal to allow Maine hunters to harvest more deer this fall is headed to a public hearing in Augusta.