Sen. Cathy Breen sponsors bill promoting donations of menstrual products

Maine Sen. Cathy Breen sponsored a bill that would promote the donation of menstrual products in schools and non-profit organizations.…

Teen arrested, another still at large, after shooting in Auburn parking lot

Police in Auburn say one person has been arrested and another is still at large following a shooting in a Walmart parking lot.

Father charged with manslaughter in death of 6-week-old son in Brewer

Maine State Police say a Brewer man has been arrested and charged in the death of his infant son.

Plan for paid family medical leave moves forward in Maine

A proposal to create a commission to develop a paid family medical leave policy in Maine moved closer to becoming a reality on Thursday.

Portland man accused of threatening group of bystanders with a shotgun

Portland Police have arrested a man accused of punching another man and pointing a shotgun at several people.

Maine House approves bill to expand dental coverage under MaineCare

Maine lawmakers have given initial approval to a bill that would expand access to dental care to more than 200,000 lower-income Mainers who are on the state’s Medicaid program.

Maine confirms new chief justice for highest court

The Maine Senate has confirmed a veteran district court judge as the new chief justice of the state’s highest court.

Maine restaurant that drew controversy for flouting pandemic restrictions set to reopen

A Maine restaurant that made headlines for refusing to observe the state’s health and safety guidelines during the pandemic is set to reopen under new management.

Seapower chairman paying a visit to Maine’s Bath Iron Works

(AP) The chairman of the House seapower subcommittee is paying a visit to Maine’s Bath Iron Works on Thursday.

Age gap persists in Maine vaccinations, but under 40 gaining

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A much higher percentage of older residents in Maine have had their coronavirus vaccines, but younger residents are starting to catch up.