Pine Tree Power supporter seeks to stop public vote on debt

A supporter of a proposal to create a consumer-owned electric utility is suing to stop a separate popular vote that could stymie the effort by restricting long-term debt needed to buy out the existing utilities.

New Year’s Eve machete attack suspect pleads not guilty

A Maine man charged with attacking police officers with a machete near New York’s Times Square on New Year’s Eve pleaded not guilty Wednesday to attempted murder and assault charges in a new state indictment.

Maine community colleges stop requiring COVID-19 vaccine

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s community college system has ended a requirement that on-campus students received the COVID-19 vaccine.

Maine gas station owner awarded $50,000 for sale of winning Mega Millions ticket

The owner of a Maine gas station that sold the winning $1.35 billion Mega Millions ticket last month was presented with a $50,000 check.

Father of man who drowned in Portland’s Back Cove files civil suit against city

The city of Portland and a local firefighter are named in a wrongful death lawsuit related to the drowning of a man in the Back Cove.

Audit highlights ongoing software, staffing problems that led to payroll troubles at Portland schools

An audit found that a lack of staffing and software issues are to blame for payroll problems at Portland Public Schools.

Supporters make a push for paid family leave in Maine

The Maine Paid Family Leave Coalition on Tuesday launched a renewed push for a paid family and medical leave benefit as the Democratic-controlled Legislature takes up the issue.

Police investigate shooting in Lewiston that left 3 people hospitalized

Three people were injured in a shooting in Lewiston over the weekend.

Silver Alert issued for missing Franklin County man

Police have issued a Silver Alert for a 75-year-old Phillips man.

Maine top election official testifies against voter ID bill

Maine’s top election official testified Monday against a bill that would require voters to produce photo identification to cast ballots, saying it’s unnecessary and would reduce voter participation.