Advocates to Sue to Force Maine to Expand Medicaid

Advocates say they plan to file a lawsuit to force Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s administration to roll out Medicaid expansion as voters demanded in November.

Lobsterfest Snips Claws at Candidates: No Politics in Parade

Want some politics with your lobster? Not this year.

Maine Group to Use Grant to Explore Japanese Scallop Farming

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   A Maine firm is set to receive a $300,000 grant to work on a scallop farming technique that has helped the valuable shellfish grow faster in Japan

Authorities Warn Homeowners About Hungry Black Bears

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Authorities in Maine are warning people not to leave food out in their yards and risk attracting hungry black bears as they come out of hibernation

Maine Excludes Veterinarians from Opioid Prescribing Law

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine is loosening restrictions on veterinarians who prescribe opioids for animals

Spring Turkey Hunt Opens to All Hunters in Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine’s annual spring turkey hunt is now open to all hunters in the state

Accused Cop Killer Nabbed

NORRIDGEWOCK, Maine (AP) — A man accused of killing a sheriff’s deputy was held in the state’s maximum-security prison on Sunday pending his initial court appearance.

Maine Loosening Restrictions on Veteran Opioid Restrictions

A new law removes a requirement that vets check the prescription history of the individual who brought in the animal.

Maine Gubernatorial Candidates to Discuss Hunger Issues

A gubernatorial forum is happening Monday night in Portland.

Feds Looking Into Health of Scallops in the Atlantic

Federal regulators are reviewing the health of sea scallops in the Atlantic Ocean to get a better handle on the status of the valuable shellfish.