Maine senators bash move to halt election security briefings

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s U.S. senators both decried a move by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to no longer brief committees on election security issues.

Portland gets last applications for pot licenses

Marijuana businesses in Maine’s largest city have reached the final day to apply for retail store licenses.

Man dies after tubing incident on Maine’s Sebago Lake

Maine authorities say a 37-year-old Brunswick man died while being towed on a tube behind a pontoon boat on Sebago Lake.

No more splish-splash at Aquaboggan, which abruptly closed

SACO, Maine (AP) Aquaboggan Water Park says “strict and inconsistent state regulations” have forced it to close for the season.

Owner of Maine inn where coronavirus outbreak originated speaks out

The owner of an inn that hosted a wedding reception that led to an outbreak of more than 100 coronavirus cases said Friday the staff “worked hard to follow all of the rules” put into place during the pandemic.

Maine SOS appeals ruling in ranked choice referendum battle

Maine’s Secretary of State is appealing a ruling in the state’s superior court that would allow a GOP-backed referendum question challenging ranked choice voting in presidential elections.

Cumberland County DA will not pursue charges against protesters

The Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office will not pursue charges against 32 protesters who took part in a Black Lives Matter demonstration in Portland in June.

Over 100 COVID-19 cases traced back to Millinocket area wedding

A wedding and reception in the Millinocket area that took place on August 7th has resulted in 123 coronavirus cases.

Governor’s administration updates COVID-19 risk advisory for Maine schools

The administration of Governor Janet Mills on Friday updated their color-coded coronavirus risk advisory system for Maine’s schools.

Maine governor signs executive order for November election

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine Gov. Janet Mills is allowing external drop boxes for absentee ballots and will let clerks begin processing ballots earlier to deal with the anticipated heavy volume, her office said Thursday.