Bill Would Require Annual Testing of School Drinking Water

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Lawmakers in Maine held a hearing on a bill that would require all schools test for lead in drinking and cooking water

Gambling, Tobacco Groups Among Top Spenders on Lobbying

New lobbying reports show that gambling, tobacco and groups are among the top spenders on lobbying so far this session in Maine.

Maine Taps Firm to Track Growth, Distribution of Marijuana

Maine officials say the state has signed a three-year contract with a firm to track the growth and distribution of marijuana and marijuana products.

Wanted Biddeford Man Arrested on Drug Charges After Leaping From Window

A man who was seen jumping out of a second-story window is arrested on drug trafficking charges.

Maine Man Arrested in Alaska Cold Case Contests Extradition

A Maine man who faces extradition to Alaska after his arrest in a 26-year-old cold case is due to make his first appearance in court.

Massachusetts Men to Be Sentenced for Drug Killing in Maine

HOULTON, Maine (AP) — A Massachusetts man is due to be sentenced this week for a drug-related killing in northern Maine.

Union: Adult Caseworkers Face Increased Reports

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine’s state employees’ union says some of its workers are being overwhelmed by a spike in reports of abuse and neglect of adults with disabilities and the elderly.

LePage Says He Wasn’t Aware of High Rate Paid on Trump Hotel

Former Republican Maine Gov. Paul LePage says he was not aware of his administration spending more than $1,100 a night during a stay at a hotel owned by the family of President Donald Trump.

More Than 26K Acres in Maine North Woods to Be Protected

A pair of conservation groups says it is purchasing more than 26,000 acres of forestland in Maine’s remote North Woods.

Gas Prices Up slightly In Northern New England

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Gasoline prices have risen slightly in northern New England.