Maine university system to search for new campus president

FARMINGTON, Maine (AP) Maine’s public university system is planning a nationwide search for a new president of one of its institutions.

Maine Senate votes to advance equal rights amendment

Maine’s Senate voted Wednesday to advance a proposed amendment to the state Constitution that would prohibit discrimination based on gender, although it will require further votes.

2nd case of Avian influenza discovered in Maine

A second case of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been discovered in Maine a few days after the first documented case.

2 men, 1 juvenile in custody after pursuit from Maine

New Hampshire State Police arrested two men and a juvenile who were in a box truck that was being pursued by police Wednesday in Maine and was possibly connected with the theft of dirt bikes and all-terrain vehicles.

Maine might cut student loan debt for first-time homebuyers

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The Maine Legislature is considering a proposal that would forgive up to $40,000 in student loan debt for first-time homebuyers.

Maine lawmakers vote against lobstering defense fund idea

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A Maine legislative committee has voted against a proposal to create a legal defense fund to help the state’s lobster fishing industry fight new restrictions.

Criticism sparks Portland police to delete ‘ghost guns’ post

(AP) Online backlash spurred the Portland Police Department to delete a Facebook post about so-called “ghost guns,” after some commenters felt the department went too far in condemning the self-assembled firearms, which are legal to own in Maine.

Investigators identify woman found dead on Prout’s Neck in Scarborough

Police have identified a woman who was found dead near the water in Scarborough on Monday.

Liberty man facing aggravated assault charge stemming from shooting

Police are investigating after they say an argument in Waldo County turned violent.

Supreme Court won’t hear challenge to Maine vaccine mandate

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear arguments in a lawsuit that sought to challenge Maine’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health workers.