One of US’s most rural states looks to expand rural law

FORT KENT, Maine (AP) One of the U.S.’s most rural states is looking to improve access to lawyers for residents who live far from urban areas.

Maine Senate approves student loan relief for home buyers

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine is close to approving a proposal to forgive up to $40,000 in student loan debt for some first-time home buyers.

Lawmakers approve plan to increase dental insurance value

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine legislators are considering a law change to try to make dental insurance a better value for consumers in the state.

Business in Portland’s Bayside must quiet down after 11pm to keep it’s entertainment license

At the Portland City Council Meeting on Monday it was decided to allow Urban Farm Fementory to continue to host live music provided it’s shut down by 11pm.

Tractor-Trailer carrying mulch and manure overturns near the Maine Turnpike Tuesday

A truck overturned getting onto the turnpike in Scarborough carrying manure on Tuesday.

Police identify driver they say passed a stopped school bus in the breakdown lane in Standish

Police identify the driver of the vehicle they say dangerously passed a stopped school bus and was just inches from a child that was about to leave the open door of the bus.

A Family with 5 children homeless following a fire at a mobile home in Topsham

A fire at a trailer in Topsham left a family homeless but it could have been much worse, the fire chief said.

Man convicted in parking lot killing sentenced

AUBURN, Maine (AP) A Maine man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of a Massachusetts resident in an Auburn fast-food parking lot was sentenced to 25 years in prison Monday.

Maine governor meets with Montenegro defense chief

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine’s governor welcomed the chief of defense of the Balkan country of Montenegro on Monday.

Maine lawmakers pass bill to prevent campus sexual assault

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A committee of the Maine Legislature has approved a proposal that backers say would better support sexual assault survivors on college campuses.