Lawmakers override governor vetoes on health care bills

Maine would preserve protections under former President Obama’s health care law under legislation vetoed by Republican Gov. Paul LePage.

Protesters March for Gun Control in Portland

The march, which took place in response to the mass shooting in Parkland, Florida last month, was organized to demand stricter gun control.

House Rejects Effort to Roll Back Maine’s Minimum Wage Hike

Lawmakers are rejecting the latest effort to roll back Maine’s minimum wage law.

Pharmaceutical, Casino Groups Around Top Lobbyists

Pharmaceutical companies, marijuana and casino groups and the state’s largest utility are among the top spenders on lobbying as Maine’s legislative session wraps up.

Rural Maine Counties to Receive Aid for Economic Development

Maine’s U.S. senators say the federal government is providing more than $200,000 to three Maine counties to help with economic development in mostly rural parts of the state.

Endangered Status of Atlantic Sturgeon Up For Review

Federal fishing regulators say they are conducting a five-year review of threatened and endangered populations of Atlantic sturgeon.

No Wine and Roses, It’s All Syrup and Maple Trees in Maine

Mainers are getting an early taste of the state’s official sweetener the day before they celebrate it statewide.

New Rules Designed to End Scallop Tussle off New England

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Federal fishing managers say they’ve set new measures to try to resolve a dispute between members of the East Coast scallop fishery

Maine Unemployment Dips to Lowest in Decades

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   The state says Maine’s unemployment rate is the lowest in more than four decades

Legislative Body OKs Subpoenas in Child Abuse Investigation

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A legislative watchdog in Maine is issuing subpoenas to schools and state education agencies as they probe the state’s response in the cases of two girls who recently died following abuse