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.

Legal marijuana rules up for important committee vote

Maine’s rules governing the sales of recreational marijuana are facing a potentially pivotal vote by a legislative committee.

Bar Harbor to Novia Scotia ferry service delayed until July

A ferry company has postponed a new service between Maine and Canada because renovations of the Bay Harbor terminal are taking longer than expected.

Man injured in Maine van crash dies at hospital

TURNER, Maine (AP)   State police in Maine say a man who was seriously injured when his van overturned in Turner has died

Portland creates emergency shelter for asylum seekers

Maine’s largest city will repurpose a basketball arena as an emergency shelter in anticipation of hundreds of asylum seekers who are headed to the state from the U.S.’s southern border.