College Republicans face pushback for ‘Deck the Wall’ party

ORONO, Maine (AP) — A college Republicans group at the University of Maine is facing criticism for its decision to host a “Deck the Wall” holiday party over the weekend.

Tax Lien Holds Back Planned $30 Million Factory

MILLINOCKET, Maine (AP)   Officials with a North Carolina group say a federal tax lien is preventing them from building a $30 million factory on the site of a former paper mill in Maine

Book lover, former library worker donates $500K to college

A university in Maine has received a gift of a half million dollars from a longtime library employee and lover of rare books

Poliquin Seeks to Prevent Maine From Certifying Winner in CD2 Race

Attorneys for Representative Bruce Poliquin are calling on the state to hold off on certifying a winner in the 2nd Congressional District race.

Couple Sue Family of Motorcyclist for Charitable Ride Crash

A couple injured in a 2017 crash that killed two others during a Maine charitable motorcycle ride has sued the family of the motorcyclist they say caused the chain-reaction crash.

Portland Approves Moratorium on Waterfront Developments

The Portland City Council has approved a temporary moratorium on waterfront development.

No More Libertarians in Maine as Market Yields Few Votes

The Maine Office of the Secretary of State says the Libertarian Party is no longer recognized as a qualified party in the Pine Tree State.

Portland Planning Board Approves Hospital Expansion Project

Officials in Portland, Maine, have approved the final phase of a proposed $525 million hospital expansion project.

Hearing Delayed for Couple Accused of Sex Trafficking

A New Hampshire husband and wife accused of using Chinese nationals in a sex-trafficking operation in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont are going to be detained until at least next week.

New England’s Last GOP Congressman Continues Election Suit

The last New England Republican congressman is continuing his push to have courts declare unconstitutional Maine’s new election system, which was used for the first time in a congressional race.