Governor wants to boost taxpayer giveback as surplus grows

Democratic Gov. Janet Mills is proposing bigger taxpayer refunds — $750 instead of $500 — to an estimated 800,000 residents thanks to a rosier-than-expected revenue forecast.

Brunswick woman shot by officer in Topsham dies

A woman who was shot by a police officer in Topsham on Monday afternoon has died after suffering critical injuries. 

Aroostook County to have dedicated courthouse therapy dog

HOULTON, Maine (AP) An Aroostook County courthouse is poised to be the first in Maine to have a dedicated therapy dog to provide emotional support for people dealing with traumatic experiences.

Maine governor angles for fight with PETA over seafood ad

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s governor wants the state’s busiest airport to get rid advertisements that are meant to discourage people from eating seafood.

Mother nears settlement over clinic failure to report abuse

The federal government has agreed to pay $10 million to a Maine woman after a medical clinic failed to tell her or the state about signs that her son had been abused, according to court records.

Gov. Mills calls for Russian-made spirits to be pulled from shelves in Maine

Governor Janet Mills has signed a proclamation in support of Ukraine and called on state regulators to delist all Russian made spirits as soon as possible.

State wants Portland man to be held without bail for killing

A judge is considering whether to permanently revoke bail for a man charged last year in a 2011 killing in Portland.

Maine health officials identify first cases of omicron subvariant of COVID-19

Maine’s Center for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday it had identified the first two cases of the BA.2 variant of COVID-19 in Maine.

Maine might limit workload for family service caseworkers

Maine lawmakers are considering a proposal to limit the workload of child and family services caseworkers to try to prevent burnout.

Maine baby eel fishermen to start season in coming weeks

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s baby eel fishermen are hopeful for another year of high prices for the tiny fish as the season nears.