Record Low Temperatures Set in Maine

It’s bitter cold in Maine, enough to set some record temperatures.

Nurse Claims She Was Fired From Prison for Reporting Issues

A Maine nurse has sued a health care contractor employed by Maine prisons, claiming she was fired when she raised concerns over unsafe practices.

University Settles Sexual Harassment Suit With Professor

A University of New England professor has reached a settlement with the school over sexual harassment claims.

Governor Says He’ll Appeal Latest Medicaid Expansion Ruling

Maine’s Republican governor plans to appeal a state judge’s ruling that lays out a timeline to implement Medicaid expansion as voters demanded in 2017.

State Says Revenue Exceeds Expectations Again In October

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s administration says that tax revenue has surpassed expectations again in October.

Retired Teacher Donates $700K to UMaine-Farmington

A home economics teacher who died in May has left behind $700,000 for her alma mater.

Wardens Say Hunter Found Hypothermic in Maine

The Maine Warden Service says a hunter who got lost on Westport Island was severely hypothermic by the time he was located.

Investor Buys Land Near Popular Maine Lighthouse Park

A company in Maine says it has bought 30 acres of waterfront property that was once slated for a hotel and conference center near a popular lighthouse park.

Maine Court Declines to Take Up Tribal Gambling Question

Maine’s top state court is declining to weigh in on the constitutionality of tribal gambling.

Mom Of Portland Fire Victim Seeks To Build Public Memorial

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The mother of a woman who died in one of Maine’s deadliest fires is petitioning the city to build a memorial to the victims.