$1B stimulus spending OK’d, Pine Tree Power veto sustained

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Democratic Gov. Janet Mills signed off Monday on nearly $1 billion in federal pandemic stimulus spending, but the bill failed to gain enough support to go into effect immediately. Lawmakers also sustained the governor’s veto of the creation of a consumer-owned electric utility.

Man arrested on drug charges after reported shooting in Old Orchard Beach

After a man was shot in the leg at a home, police requested a search warrant for the residence, seized 36 weapons and later arrested a man charged with drug trafficking.

Maine eyes commission to study paid family leave in state

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine is close to creating a commission to study a way to implement paid family leave in the state.

More than 70% of Mainers age 20 and older fully vaccinated

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) More than 70% of Maine residents age 20 and older are now fully vaccinated against coronavirus.

North Yarmouth man killed in head-on crash with dump truck

A man from North Yarmouth was killed in a crash in Cumberland on Monday.

Maine voters will decide if food is a constitutional right

Maine voters could be the first state in the U.S. to decide to amend the state constitution to establish growing and consuming food as a constitutional right.

2 child welfare advocates resign from Maine ombudsman board

Two members of the child welfare ombudsman’s board have resigned, citing concerns about child welfare practices and suggesting the Department of Health and Human Services isn’t receptive to oversight.

$1B stimulus gets initial OK from Maine lawmakers

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A proposal for spending nearly $1 billion in federal pandemic stimulus funding moved through the Maine Legislature…

Lawmakers uphold governor’s veto of legislation to replace Maine’s power utilities

Maine lawmakers have upheld the governor’s veto of a referendum that would have asked voters if they favor the creation of a consumer-owned electric utility.

Portland’s city council to discuss new homeless shelter, outdoor dining extension

Portland’s city councilors were set to take up a handful of key issues during Monday night’s meeting.