Workers’ Comp Losses Could Mean Savings For Maine Businesses

Maine businesses could save as much as $27 million this year thanks to a projected decline in workers’ compensation insurance claims.

Shipyard, Wireless Carriers Among Top Lobbyist Spenders

A shipyard fighting for tax breaks and a California billionaire pushing to pass a victim rights amendment in Maine are among the top spenders on lobbyists so far this year.

Maine closes more scallop areas to prevent overfishing

Maine fishing regulators are shutting down more areas to scallop fishing for the season to protect the health of the shellfish.

Farmer Cuts Off Snowmobile Trail After Cow Shot Near Route

MADISON, Maine (AP)   A Maine farmer who says his pregnant cow was shot and killed near a snowmobile route on his property will no longer let the public ride on the trail

Support Growing for Home Care Proposal

Support is growing for a Maine proposal to increase taxes on high earners to pay for all elderly and disabled people who need help with daily activities in their homes.

Ambulance, Hospital to Pay $1.4M in Unneeded Transport Case

Federal prosecutors say a Maine firm has entered into a settlement with the government to pay $825,000 to resolve charges it provided medically unnecessary ambulance transportation.

Tug Boat Sinks Off Kennebunk Coast After Collision

KENNEBUNK, Maine (WGAN)  The U.S. Coast Guard says they are investigating after a tugboat sank about three miles off the coast of Kennebunk

Plan to Try to Fix Scallop Scuffle Up for Debate

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   The federal government is taking comments from the public about a plan to try to better manage a piece of the scallop fishery that has been a source of conflict in recent years

Democrats, Republicans Split on Hybrid, Electric Fee

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s proposal to add an annual fee on electric and hybrid cars has divided Democrats and Republicans

Student Arrested for Messages Threatening School Shooting

ELLSWORTH, Maine (AP)   A high school student in Maine accused of threatening a school shooting in posts on an online gaming site has been arrested