Maine House votes to eliminate police data sharing center

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — The Maine House voted Monday to eliminate the state’s secretive “fusion center” created in the aftermath…

New proposal would make improperly storing a firearm near a child a crime

According to the Portland Press Herald, the Maine Legislature is moving forward with a proposal to modify the child endangerment…

Governor’s administration announces one-time payments to get Mainers back to work

The “Back to Work” program will provide employers a one-time $1,500 payment for eligible workers who start jobs between June 15th and June 30th, or a one-time $1,000 payment for eligible workers who start jobs in July.

UMaine System eyes flat tuition for in-state students

ORONO, Maine (AP) — A key committee approved a resolution Monday to hold in-state tuition flat for University of Maine…

Lockdown lifted at Portland middle school after threat determined to be hoax

King Middle School in Portland was placed under a brief lockdown Monday morning in what turned out to be a swatting incident.

Maine eyes tougher lead testing in school drinking water

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine lawmakers want to strengthen lead testing in school drinking water.

Portland Public Library to reopen next week

(AP) Maine’s oldest and largest public library system is reopening to the public.

Motorcyclist killed, passenger injured in Augusta crash

The crash happened as the driver of a sports utility vehicle was making a left turn off of Civic Center Drive onto Old Belgrade Road.

Public transit workers vote to join union

Thirty-two drivers, mechanics and other workers in the Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach transit service have voted to join a union.

Local man honored with Portland Expo renaming

Portland City leaders gathered at the Expo to celebrate the official renaming of the building.