Angus King Protests the Separation of Immigrant Families

Maine U.S. Senator Angus King was among the hundreds of people who gathered Saturday in Brunswick to protest the separation of immigrant families at the southern border.

Retreat for War Injured Veterans to Welcome More This Year

An Army veteran who created a lakeside retreat for war-injured veterans says he will welcome even more families this summer.

Mainer to Lead Navy’s Fourth of July Flyover in Boston

 A Maine native is going to lead a Navy fly-over of the Boston Independence Day celebration before landing and enjoying the fireworks.

Shenna Bellows to Lead Holocaust Center in Maine

State Sen. Shenna Bellows is the new executive director of the Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine.

Maine Lawmakers Cheer Restoration of Shipyard Funds

Members of Maine’s congressional delegation say they’re relieved a defense spending bill has been stripped of a provision that would have taken $250 million in funding away from Bath Iron Works.

Maine Increases Coverage for Chiropractic Treatment

Maine’s Medicaid program will start covering chiropractic exams under a new law.

New Director Tapped for Maine Legislature’s Watchdog Agency

A legal analyst will take over as director of the Maine Legislature’s watchdog agency.

Maine’s Blueberry Industry Struggled in 2017

The value of Maine’s wild blueberries hit its lowest point since 1985 last year.

LePage Rejects Medicaid Expansion Bill

Gov. Paul LePage has vetoed a $55 million Medicaid expansion bill, saying lawmakers acted in “a fiscally irresponsible manner” by providing a “short-term fix” that doesn’t include continued funding.

Armed Standoff With Maine Police Ends With Man in Custody

State police in Maine say a standoff with a man who barricaded himself in his home has come to an end after the man fired several shots at police.