2 Maine veterans homes on track for closure despite bill

The operator of veterans homes in Maine said Friday its plans to close two facilities in the northern part of the state remain unchanged, but it’s willing to work with the state on a solution.

Maine eyes grant program to help farmers cope with drought

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine lawmakers are considering boosting the state’s agriculture sector in the age of climate change by creating a new grant program to help farmers survive droughts.

Maine makes a dent in state’s nurse shortage

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A report commissioned by health groups in Maine found that the state has reduced its projected nursing shortage by more than half.

Bill would penalize eavesdropping on inmate-attorney conversations

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine Gov. Janet Mills has instructed the Department of Corrections to work with legislators on bill to ensure jails aren’t recording inmates’ conversations with their defense attorneys.

One person injured after pickup collides with oil truck in Hiram

A pickup truck burst into flames after colliding with an oil truck in Oxford County early Thursday.

Maine call center will stay open after attempts to close it

A Maine call center will stay open for another year after local lawmakers urged the state to reconsider a plan to move its employees to another location an hour away.

Masking requirement is lifted for Maine lawmakers

Maine lawmakers will no longer be required to wear masks in the State House effective on Monday.

Moose killed after attacking Maine teen’s dog sled team

ST. DAVID, Maine (AP) A cow moose attacked a Maine teen, his dad and their sled dogs during a snowstorm Tuesday night — a 45-minute ordeal that only ended when the 17-year-old shot the moose with a neighbor’s rifle.

Maine lawmakers eye working conditions for renewables sector

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine lawmakers are considering a proposal that would require developers of some renewable energy projects to meet requirements for working conditions such as wages and benefits of workers.

Maine Legislature seeks to keep 2 northern vets homes open

CARIBOU, Maine (AP) Maine lawmakers are seeking to prevent the closure of two veterans homes in northern Maine.