Maine pols call for grant program to help with lobster rules

The members of Maine’s congressional delegation are calling for the creation of a federal grant program to help the lobster industry cope with new rules designed to save whales.

Members of Maine congressional delegation support U.S. ban on Russian oil imports

Maine U.S. Sen. Angus King says he applauds President Biden’s decision to place a ban on all Russian oil imports.

Maine’s Democratic governor, Janet Mills, to seek 2nd term

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s Democratic governor announced Tuesday she will seek a second term in office, setting up a potential contest against a longtime political rival in an election likely to generate national attention and heavy spending.

$6M in grants to boost Maine’s forest industry

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) More than 200 forest companies in Maine will receive $6 million in grants through a state initiative looking to invigorate one of the state’s oldest industries.

Maine lawmakers consider ending minor offense traffic stops

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine lawmakers are considering a bill that would ban police from pulling over people for minor offenses in an attempt to reduce racial profiling in the state.

Lawmakers push for affordable housing in Maine as costs rise

Maine lawmakers unveiled a plan Monday to allow denser development to try to curb a growing lack of affordable housing in the state.

Investigators say icy roads contributed to fatal head-on crash in Penobscot County

Police say one person died and another was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries following a head-on collision in Penobscot County.

Police investigate crash that left 3 injured, 1 dead in Naples

A single-vehicle wreck in Naples claimed the life of a passenger and left the driver with serious injuries. 

Maine governor to appoint first Black justice to high court

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s governor has nominated a veteran judge to become the first Black justice on the state’s highest court.

Maine lawmaker proposes suspending state’s gas tax for year

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A Republican lawmaker in Maine wants the state to suspend its gas tax during a time when the state is expecting new tax revenue and prices at the pump are rising.