Maine Regulators Open Inquiry Into Utilities’ Storm Response

The Maine Public Utilities Commission is opening an inquiry into the preparedness and response of Maine’s electric companies following a powerful windstorm the day before Halloween.

VA Funds Additional Justice Outreach Positions in Maine

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   U.S. Sen. Angus King is praising the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for funding for three new staff positions in Maine

Report: Poland Spring Added $200 Million to Maine Economy

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Poland Spring says it pumped more than $200 million into Maine’s economy last year

Maine Opioid Task Force to Unveil Report

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine’s task force studying the opioid crisis is due to give its recommendations to the Legislature

Feds Hold Shellfish Quota Steady

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The federal government wants to allow U.S. seafood harvesters to continue collecting the same amounts of some popular kinds of shellfish.

Maine Dealing With Uptick in Cases of Hepatitis A

The Maine Center for Disease Control says the state has seen four cases of hepatitis A over the past three months.

Man Dies in Crash After Vehicle Loses Traction on Snow

Police say Donald Yeskoo of Wells was declared dead at the scene.

Police Subdue Suspect After 15-Hour Armed Standoff

Waterville police say 23-year-old Michael Joslyn was taken into custody around noon Sunday after firing multiple gunshots.

Governor LePage Calls Paying for Medicaid Expansion a “Big Reach”

LePage told The Associated Press “the money has got to be in the bank” before Maine expands Medicaid to thousands of people at a $54.5 million price tag.

Out-Of-State Snowmobile Riders Flock to Maine

Records show out-of-state riders now represent close to a quarter of snowmobile registrations in Maine.