Collins, Pingree offer reactions following Trump arraignment

Members of Maine’s congressional delegation offered their thoughts after the arraignment of former President Donald Trump in Manhattan on Tuesday.

Maine lawmakers to consider bills to expand abortion access

Maine lawmakers are preparing to take up several proposals in the coming weeks to expand abortion access, including one by Democratic Gov. Janet Mills to allow women in Maine to get abortions later in pregnancy if deemed necessary by a medical provider.

Woman charged with murder, arson following deadly fire in Aroostook County

The Maine Attorney General’s Office has charged a woman with murder and arson in connection with a fire that claimed the life of Caribou man earlier this year.

Environmental groups withdraw lawsuit over last Maine salmon

A coalition of environmental groups said Monday it is withdrawing a lawsuit against a renewable energy giant that it has accused of jeopardizing the last remaining wild Atlantic salmon in the U.S.

Circle back: Maine claims biggest ice disk, at 1,776 feet

Volunteers cut a big ol’ circle in a frozen lake and set it in motion, claiming a world record in a category that few people know exists: The biggest ice carousel.

Mother of baby found dead in gravel pit in the ’80s will plead guilty to manslaughter

The mother of a baby who was abandoned in a gravel pit and found dead in Maine more than 35 years ago is expected to plead guilty to manslaughter.

No April Fool’s prank: Jogger has close encounter with cow

FARMINGTON, Maine (AP) A Maine jogger encountered an angry cow, and it was no joke.

Maine governor ‘fine’ after contracting COVID-19 again

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Democratic Gov. Janet Mills will have to miss a visit by first lady Jill Biden this week because she has contracted COVID-19 for a second time, officials said.

Lewiston Housing rushes to get emergency shelter approved before deadline

Members of Lewiston Housing and a coalition of social service providers are rushing to finalize a proposal for a low barrier, 24/7 emergency homeless shelter in the city.

Emergency order expanded to slow spread of invasive emerald ash borer beetle

An emergency order has been expanded by the Maine Forest Service to prevent further spread of the invasive emerald ash borer beetle, which is killing native ash trees.