Pingree: Congress must ‘move toward an impeachment inquiry’

Democratic U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree says she wants Congress to continue inquiries into President Donald Trump and to “move toward an impeachment inquiry.”

Improved lead testing coming to Maine’s schools

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine’s schools will have new safeguards to protect children from drinking water that’s contaminated with lead

Bill for terminally ill to get life-ending meds in Senate

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine, the state with the oldest residents, is weighing a bill to allow adults with a terminal disease to ask for a fatal dose of prescription drugs

Maine lawmakers say whale protection must protect lobstering

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   The four members of Maine’s Congressional delegation are urging the federal government to make sure its effort to save a rare whale doesn’t jeopardize the health of the state’s lobster industry

Maine hospital to boost parent services for at-risk mothers

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A Maine hospital says it will provide parenting coaching services to mothers with the help of a new grant

Portland police search for man missing since Friday

Police say 29-year-old Peter Higgins was last seen at his Brighton Avenue address on May 24th.

Maine governor signs ‘conversion therapy’ ban

Maine Democratic Gov. Janet Mills has signed a bill banning conversion therapy.

Maine to issue more moose hunt permits for 2nd straight year

The state with the largest moose population in the 48 contiguous United States is set to issue more hunting permits for the giant animals this year.

Family of roofer who fell files $2.5M wrongful-death suit

The family of a Maine roofer who died in a fall has filed a $2.5 million wrongful-death suit against his employer.

Man captures video of a pair of caterwauling Canada lynx

BANGOR, Maine (AP)   A Maine man who was scouting fishing locations came across a rare sight: A pair of Canada lynx facing off on a dirt road