Maine to consider major changes to state constitution

Maine lawmakers are set to consider a raft of potential changes to the state constitution that would have major ramifications for politics and government in the state.

Police locate vehicle owned by missing Standish woman

Police say a Standish woman whose vehicle was found near a boat ramp in Scarborough is missing.

Amid border slowdown, Calais quietly reinvents itself

Despite far fewer Canadian visitors and the pandemic problems, the Washington County community attempts to bounce back.

How is climate change affecting river flooding in Maine?

Research shows climate change is causing rainfall to increase in quantity and intensity across the country, and especially in the Northeast.

Sludge crisis to impact sewer rate payers’ bills come July

Starting July 1st, many Maine homeowners can expect to see a rise in their sewer bill due to a price increase in sludge disposal. 

Dozens gather in Portland to protest U.S. support in Ukraine’s war

Over three dozen people gathered at Woodford’s corner in Portland Saturday afternoon to protest the U.S.’s support of Ukraine in their war against Russia. 

Dead Minke Whale washes up on a York beach

York Police reported that a large Minke Whale washed up on the shore of Long Sands Beach on Friday.

Second attempt to end Maine intelligence unit receives bipartisan support

A second attempt to abolish the controversial Maine State Police Unit, also known as the Maine Information and Analysis Center, has gained the bipartisan support of top lawmakers Democratic House Speaker Rachel Talbot and Republican House Minority Leader Billy Bob Faulkingham. The effort to disband the state agency, however, faces opposition from Gov. Janet Mills and police agencies.

Oxford County sheriff under investigation after pressuring deputy to go easy on a case

Oxford County Sheriff Christopher Wainwright is under investigation after he pressured one of his deputies to go easy on a case concerning a traffic violation of a woman he knows.

Maine Legislature lets voters have say on utility referendum

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The Maine Legislature is sending a referendum question on whether to dismantle the state’s two largest electric utilities to voters.