Maine considers textbook assistance plan for some students

Maine might create a state fund to help students enrolled in early college courses afford their textbooks.

Veto stands in proposal to let Maine farm workers unionize

Maine lawmakers met Wednesday in person for the second time this month, upholding the governor’s veto of a bill that would have allowed farm workers to unionize.

Maine labor officials recover nearly $475K in worker wages

The Maine Department of Labor recovered nearly $475,000 in wages that employers failed to pay workers in 2021.

Maine lawmakers take aim at prescription drug double billing

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A Maine legislative committee unanimously endorsed a proposal Tuesday that supporters said would seek to stop insurance companies from double-billing patients for their prescription drugs.

Maine education groups rally against challenges to books

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine education groups have joined an intellectual freedom campaign to push back against reports that certain books are inappropriate for school libraries.

Maine eyes staffing increase in busy family court system

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Lawmakers in Maine are considering a proposal to increase staffing in the state’s family court system to try to cope with a heavy caseload.

Baby whale genetic testing may help save species, study says

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Greater reliance on genetic testing of baby whales and their mothers can provide more accurate information about a rare species and increase the chances of saving them from extinction, according to the authors of a new scientific study.

Troopers pursue driver who hit tow truck on I-95

State police say a driver accused of a striking a tow truck and leading police on a chase on I-95 will face criminal charges.

Police investigate report of women approaching teenage girls at Scarborough Walmart

Police are on the lookout for three women who were seen soliciting teenage girls at the Walmart in Scarborough.

Guilford man accused of shooting at, threatening woman

A Guilford man accused of assaulting and shooting at a woman before threatening to burn down her home faces multiple charges, including attempted murder and domestic violence assault.