Maine Republicans Oppose Bill Expanding Abortion Access

The Portland Press Herald reports Attorney General Janet Mills’ bill would allow nurse practitioners and physician’s assistants to perform abortions.

Communication Oversight Blamed for Missed Flood Warning

Hallowell business owners say they weren’t warned by emergency officials.

Maine Opposes Changes to Lobster Catch Recording Program

Maine’s top marine official is opposing proposed federal regulations that would require all lobstermen to record daily fishing reports.

Police Offering Reward for Information in Murder Investigation

BANGOR, Maine (WGAN)  Bangor Police are still investigating a murder in the city last week and say they are offering a reward for information

Maine Recyclers Deal with Chinese Foreign Garbage Ban

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   China’s foreign garbage ban has hurt recyclers in Maine and other parts of the U.S

Maine Governor Will Deliver State Of The State On Feb. 13

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Republican Gov. Paul LePage is going to deliver his final State of the State address next month.

Presque Isle Deciding Whether To Eliminate Harvest Break

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (AP) — The school board in Presque Isle is deciding whether to become the latest to abandon the fall break for the potato harvest.

Second Krispy Kreme Opens In Maine, More Locations To Come

AUBURN, Maine (AP) — People in Maine lined up overnight for a chance at fresh and free doughnuts at the state’s newest Krispy Kreme store.

New Director Taking Over Maine Farmer Veterans Group

BANGOR, Maine (AP)   A group that seeks to link Maine veterans with agricultural jobs has a new executive director

UMaine System Exceeds Goal of Buying a Fifth of Food Locally

The university system and food services company Sodexo set a goal of exceeding 20 percent local food by 2020 and say they’ve already reached 23 percent.