Mainers approve $120M in bonds for broadband, transportation

Mainers have approved a pair of bond proposals for transportation projects and to boost high-speed internet.

Sara Gideon declared winner in U.S. Senate primary

Maine’s Democratic House Speaker will face Republican U.S. Senator Susan Collins in November.

Portland creates committee to review racism, public safety

The Portland City Council has voted to create a committee that addresses systemic racism in public safety.

Machinists president asks Congress to pressure Maine shipbuilder

The international president of the Machinists union is calling on Congress to pressure Navy shipbuilder Bath Iron Works to return to the bargaining table and negotiate a fair agreement with striking workers.

Man convicted of felony murder must be sentenced again

A man convicted of felony murder won a second legal victory Tuesday when Maine’s supreme court tossed his 30-year sentence.

Maine expands coronavirus testing with new “swab-and-send” sites

Governor Janet Mills announced on Tuesday an expansion of coronavirus testing sites throughout Maine.

Teen prevents drowning

14-year-old Lucas Drinkwater led a team effort that prevented a would-be drowning at Gooch’s Beach this weekend.

Maine rep pleads with USDA to help small farms

A federal program designed to help farmers weather supply chain disruptions amid the coronavirus pandemic needs to do more for small farms, a Maine congresswoman said.

Newly proposed HOTSPOTS Act could bring internet to struggling communities

A bipartisan pair of senators has called for a two-year, $160 million pilot program to purchase and distribute Internet-connected devices to libraries in low-income and rural areas.

Primary voters use unprecedented number of absentee ballots

Maine officials called on the state’s voters to use absentee ballots as much as possible during this week’s primary, and they’ve responded in overwhelming fashion.