Comment From Ranked-Choice Hearing Underscores Legal Concern

A comment during supreme court arguments on ranked-choice voting offers a window into where many fear that things are headed  more legal challenges.

Audit: More Oversight Needed Over Federal Welfare Dollars

Maine’s state auditor is calling for tighter oversight of federal welfare dollars.

Collins Says US Air Strikes Justified, King Advises Caution

Maine’s U.S. senators are taking different approaches in the wake of U.S. air strikes in Syria.

DOC confirms inmate death at Maine State Prison

The Department of Corrections confirmed the death of an inmate at Maine State Prison Saturday

Apartment Building Catches Fire in Westbrook

Firefighters saved two people from a burning apartment building in Westbrook.

Audit: Maine Likely Paid Unemployment to Unqualified People

A state audit says Maine must strengthen oversight to ensure it’s only paying unemployment claims to active job-seekers.

Death of Prisoner Reported to AG, State Police in Maine

The Maine Department of Corrections says it has reported the death of a prisoner to the Office of the Maine Attorney General and Maine State Police.

Down East Town to Celebrate Fish Migration, Fried Smelts

A tiny Maine town will soon celebrate fisheries, environmental conservation and the spring by feasting on hundreds of fried smelts.

Time to Bag a Bearded Bird in Maine as Spring Hunt Nears

In a couple of weeks it will become very unsafe to be a bearded bird in Maine.

Maine State Police Veteran Nominated to Take Over as Chief

Maine Gov. Paul LePage says he’s nominating a veteran of the Maine State Police to serve as the agency’s new chief.