Maine budget gets pushback in initial votes

Maine lawmakers are voting on a two-year budget deal with a sticker price slightly below the governor’s original $8 billion proposal, thanks to surplus tax revenues and minor savings.

Maine rejects plan for background check on private gun sales

A drive to require background checks for private gun sales has stalled in Maine.

Maine man charged in connection with 1986 murder and sexual assault in Connecticut

A Maine man is arrested in connection with the 1986 murder and sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl from Connecticut.

Toddler burned, flammable liquid poured on campfire

The State Fire Marshal’s Office in Maine says a 11/2-year-old boy was seriously burned when a flammable liquid was poured onto a campfire.

Maine makes public, private insurers cover abortions

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A bill requiring public and private insurance companies to cover abortion is now law in Maine

Portland’s mayor launches re-election campaign

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Portland’s incumbent mayor has launched his re-election campaign

Maine could collect data on petition signatures under bill

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine could collect data on how ballot campaign groups pay for petition signatures under a bill facing Democratic Gov. Janet Mills

Automatic voter registration bill heads to governor

Maine could join at least 17 states that automatically register voters.

Bill would allow over-the-counter meds in vending machines

Maine could allow the sale of non-prescription drugs in vending machines under a bill sitting on the Democratic governor’s desk.

Maine sees record casino year, but it might not last

Maine’s two casinos set a state gambling record last year by taking in almost $144 million.