Maine’s Chief Justice Discusses Breast Cancer, Opioid Crisis

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine’s chief justice used her annual address to lawmakers to divulge that she’s battled breast cancer

Portland Jetport Saw Record Busy Year in 2017

Officials in Portland say the airport in the city had the busiest year in its history in 2017.

South Portland Police Locate Missing Man Near Maine Mall

South Portland police say a man who was reported missing Tuesday morning has been found safe in the area of the Maine Mall.

Board Approves Downeaster Summer Pilot Program

Railway authorities approved a pilot program for this summer that would expand Amtrak rail service for three weekends.

Lepage: More Needs to Be Done to Keep Guns From Mentally Ill

Maine Gov. Paul LePage said more needs to be done to keep guns out of the hands of the mentally ill.

Ice-Breaking to Begin this Week on Kennebec River

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   The Coast Guard is urging fishermen to remove their ice shacks to make way for ice breaking this week on the frozen Kennebec River

Survivors of Female Genital Mutilation Offer Solutions

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Several women who have lived through the painful procedure of genital mutilation want lawmakers to help put an end to the practice but offer different solutions

Maine City to Receive Nearly $9M for Sewer Upgrades

BATH, Maine (AP)   A Maine city is slated to receive nearly $9 million in federal money for sorely needed upgrades to its sewer system

Coast Guard Sets Time for Inspection Mission of Sunken Boat

KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine (AP)   The U.S. Coast Guard says its mission to inspect a tugboat that sunk off the coast of Maine last week is set to begin

Proposed $20 Million Bond Would Boost School Safety

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine could borrow $20 million to boost public school security