Democrats Keep House Seat in Special Election

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Democrats have maintained control of a House seat left vacant by a lawmaker who took a private sector job

Police Investigate Death of Infant in Windham

Maine State Police are investigating the death of an infant.

Poliquin Calls Ranked Voting ‘a Scam’ During Colby Talk

Former Republican U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin says ranked voting is a “scam” introduced by Democratic activists to ensure that liberals are elected.

Maine to Again Consider “Death With Dignity” Bill

Maine lawmakers are again set to consider legislation to allow physician-assisted suicide.

Maine State Lawmakers Approve Gender Pay Gap Legislation

State lawmakers in Maine have approved a bill that prohibits employers from asking about a potential worker’s wage history during job interviews.

First Public Hearing Held on 147-Mile Transmission Line

Dozens of people in Maine attended a public hearing on a proposed 147-mile transmission line that will deliver electricity from Quebec to Massachusetts.

State Police Release Identity of Trooper Killed After Being Hit on I-95

State Police say Detective Ben Campbell was struck and killed this morning in a crash on Interstate 95 in Hampden.

Water Treatment Plants Scramble to Meet Sludge Test Deadline

Wastewater treatment plants across Maine are working quickly to meet a deadline to begin testing municipal sludge for so-called forever chemicals.

Lawyer to File Newspaper Notice for Wrongful Death Lawsuit

The lawyer for the mother of a missing Maine toddler is running a legal notice in a newspaper for a wrongful death lawsuit against the child’s father.

Judge: Driver Wasn’t Criminally Responsible for Death

A woman charged with driving onto a Maine baseball field and killing a man with her car is due in court for a change of plea hearing.