Social Security’s acting leader faces calls to resign over decision to cut Maine contracts

The Social Security Administration’s acting commissioner is facing calls to resign after he issued an order — which was quickly rescinded — that would have required Maine parents to register their newborns for Social Security numbers at a federal office rather than the hospital.

Val Kilmer, ‘Top Gun’ and Batman star with an intense approach, dies at 65

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Val Kilmer, the brooding, versatile actor who played fan favorite Iceman in “Top Gun,” donned a voluminous…

Federal Funds Frozen for Planned Parenthood in Maine

Planned Parenthood was notified Monday of a freeze of Title X funds

L.L. Bean Suing 4Imprint for Copying Tote Bag Design

L.L Bean contends 4Imprint’s “Boat Tote” line of bags is a copy of its “Boat and Tote” bags

Maine AG joins lawsuit pushing back against millions in federal HHS cuts

Maine’s Attorney General is signing on to a nationwide lawsuit challenging the termination of $11 billion in public health grants to states.

Maine lawmakers tackle transgender athlete policies as state faces second federal deadline to comply with executive order

The federal Department of Education is giving Maine another ten days to comply with an order to ban transgender athletes from girls’ sports or lose millions in federal funding.

I-295 Semi Rollover Crash in Yarmouth Closes Lane of Traffic

The southbound side of the highway has been reduced to one lane.

Aroostook County ‘Suspicious Vehicle Fire’ Being Investigated

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the state fire marshal’s arson hotline.

Sen. King Joins Bill to Force USDA to Pay Contracts With Farmers

The measure is known as the Honor Farmer Contracts Act.

3 Arrested in Portland Franklin Tower Drug Bust

The three men was taken to the Cumberland County Jail.