MaineCare coverage for new mothers to be extended to one year after childbirth

Health coverage for new moms through MaineCare is being extended.

Maine diocese sued for 1st time since abuse suit barrier end

The first lawsuits against the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland since Maine took away a limitation on claims of child sexual abuse were filed on Thursday.

Teenager dies in Lebanon motorcycle crash

A 19-year-old died in a motorcycle crash in Lebanon on Wednesday night, police say.

Sen. Angus King calls on DOD to switch to electric vehicles

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s independent senator has proposed that the U.S. military play a role in reducing carbon emissions by converting some vehicles to electricity.

Grant, Lentz win at-large school board seats in Portland

After a runoff tabulation on Wednesday morning, Benjamin Grant and Sarah Lentz have been confirmed as winners of two at-large seats on the Portland School Board.  

Bill to give Maine tribes benefits of federal laws advances

A House committee on Tuesday advanced a bill that would allow Native American tribes in Maine to benefit from future federal laws, despite a state land claims settlement.

5-year-old dies after falling in Piscataquis County lake

Police said a 5-year-old boy drowned after falling in a lake in Piscataquis County on Tuesday afternoon.

Mills, LePage look ahead to November in Maine governor race

Paul LePage, the Republican whose two terms as Maine’s governor were dominated by his offensive rhetoric and combative leadership, is seeking a political comeback.

State regulators approve $63 million power line update despite pushback

On Tuesday, the Maine Public Utilities Commission approved a $63.6 million CMP transmission line upgrade in the Midcoast despite objections from residents, who say it will be used for an industrial-sized salmon farm in Belfast.

Republican nominee for Maine State Senate race will be determined by ranked choice

A Maine State Senate primary will go to ranked choice voting.