Bill to open Maine primaries gains bipartisan support

A Maine bill that would allow unenrolled voters to vote in party primaries has gained bipartisan support in the Legislature’s Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee and the support of former U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe.

Police investigating shooting in Portland that left neighbors with broken windows

Portland police are investigating a shooting that happened late Tuesday night.

Bangor is bringing back fireworks this Fourth of July

Bangor is bringing back its Fourth of July celebration with a road race, parade and fireworks.

Collins cheers Canadian reopening bid

Sen. Susan Collins said the Canadian province of New Brunswick’s move toward reopening its border with Maine this summer is good news for both countries.

Time & Temperature building may become a luxury hotel

Developers want to transform the so-called “Time & Temperature” building in downtown Portland into a luxury hotel with rooftop bar.

Legislature returns to Maine State House for first time since pandemic began

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The Maine Legislature is returning to the Maine State House for the first time since before the coronavirus pandemic on Wednesday.

Maine man calls for help while floating downriver

LISBON, Maine (AP) A Maine man who dialed 911 while being swept down the Androscoggin River survived the harrowing episode, officials said.

Highway traffic up this Memorial Day weekend in Maine despite poor weather

The Maine Turnpike Authority says it saw a dramatic spike in traffic this past holiday weekend compared to Memorial Day of 2020.

Bill to establish consumer-owned utility in Maine passes in key committee vote

A Maine legislative committee has given approval for the creation of a consumer-owned utility that would replace Central Maine Power and Versant Power.

Fences erected as work continues on Portland sewer project

Fences have been put up around the site of a sewer separation project along Portland’s Back Cove trail.