Judge to Hear Arguments in Ranked Balloting Lawsuit in Maine

A judge is hearing arguments aimed at stopping Maine’s ranked-balloting system, even as votes are being scanned in preparation for declaration of a winner in a congressional race.

Waterville To Recount Ballots On Local Plastic Bag Ban

WATERVILLE, Maine (AP) — Waterville will move ahead in a recount of ballots cast in a referendum to ban plastic…

One Killed in Oakland Fire

OAKLAND, Maine (WGAN)  The State Fire Marshal’s Office says a man died last night when fire swept his small camper in Oakland

Hunters Rescued From Maine Bog With Help of Cell Coordinates

Rescue workers say they saved three hunters from a Maine bog when the sportsmen were up to their hips and stuck.

Maine’s 2 Biggest Mountains to Open for Ski Season

Maine’s two biggest mountains are opening for the ski season.

Maine Students See Slight Decline in Math, English Scores

Maine education officials say standardized test scores declined slightly in the last school year compared to the 2016-2017 school year.

Sentencing Delayed For Woman Charged In Ex-Husband Killing

ALFRED, Maine (AP) — The sentencing of a woman charged with killing her ex-husband in his driveway has been pushed back to December.

Congressman, Voters Sue Over Maine’s New Ranking System

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin and three other voters are suing over Maine’s new voting system used for the first time in U.S. House and Senate elections.

Fishermen Try to Stop Portland Waterfront Development

Fishermen have launched a campaign to contain development and protect Portland’s waterfront.

Maine GOP Cries Foul Over Handling of Congressional Ballots

Republican U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin and the state’s top election official are trading charges as Maine’s new way of voting is put to the test in the 2nd Congressional District race.