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.

Chemicals found in well water near Kittery landfill

KITTERY, Maine (AP) Officials in Kittery have found elevated levels of industrial chemicals and arsenic in well water near the town’s landfill.

Maine’s lucrative baby eel fishery starts this week

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s lucrative fishery for baby eels starts on Tuesday.

Senator Angus King want to know impact of national park attendance

King has called on National Park Service Director Charles Sams for a congressional briefing about the subject.

Maine island library wants your banned books

There’s an “Island of Misfit Toys” in the popular Christmas show. Now there’s an island for unwanted and banned books, too.

Maine gov plans $850 checks for residents hit by inflation

Maine’s governor released a revised budget proposal on Friday that would increase checks the state plans to send to residents to $850.

Waldo County man accused of causing window damage with BB gun

Police have charged a Searsmont man who they say is responsible for causing window damage in several towns.

Maine to receive $45M for road improvement projects

Maine is set to receive about $45 million to improve roads around the state, including in its capital city.

Embattled Maine county treasurer misses reelection deadline

A Maine county treasurer did not meet the deadline to file for reelection after he refused to leave office when he was arrested last year for the alleged stalking and harassment of a woman.

Maine housing bill passes through committee with amendments

A Maine legislative committee has approved an amended version of an affordable housing bill that aims to allow denser housing developments to fix a growing lack of affordable homes in the state.