Agreement reached to overcome governor’s objection to offshore wind bill

Lawmakers, the governor’s office and other parties have reached an agreement to overcome Gov. Janet Mills’ opposition to labor provisions in an offshore wind development proposal.

Maine budget committee approves pay increases for governor and lawmakers

A proposal in Maine to increase salaries for the governor and lawmakers cleared the appropriations committee and will be considered by the Legislature.

Rioter who hurled bow like a spear at police during Jan. 6 attack gets more than 7 years in prison

A professional butcher whose bloody, wild-eyed face became one of the most memorable images of the U.S. Capitol riot was sentenced Thursday to more than seven years in prison for hurling a bow like a spear at police and attacking several other officers.

Man seriously injured in Standish boating accident

A man was seriously injured in a boat crash in Standish.

Maine man sentenced to 25 years in prison for abusing kids, recording acts

A Maine man who recorded himself sexually abusing two children has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison.

Maine’s potential new flag moves towards approval.

Portland Press Herald reports that a “proposal to hold a statewide referendum on whether to restore Maine’s original flag took…

Former Special Education teacher Figueira accuses the district of discrimination

A former special education teacher at York High School is suing the school department, accusing the district of discriminating against…

Maine moves to drop COVID-19 vaccine requirement for health care workers

A COVID-19 vaccine requirement for health care workers is expected to be dropped soon in Maine, with a state agency saying the mandate met its goal of limiting the spread of the coronavirus at the pandemic’s height but is no longer needed based on evolving scientific evidence.

Vermont slowly turns to recovery after being hit by flood from slow-moving storm

ANDOVER, Vt. (AP, WGAN) — Floodwaters receded in Vermont cities and towns pummeled by a storm that delivered two months…

Workers in Maine will get paid family and medical leave starting in 2026

Most Maine workers will get up to 12 weeks of paid time off for family or medical reasons as part of a supplemental budget Democratic Gov. Janet Mills signed into law on Tuesday.