Maine governor wants to boost rainy day fund

Maine is expected to see tens of millions in extra state revenues and the governor wants to put $20 million of such money into the state’s rainy day fund.

Portland to treat park trees to stop destructive moth

Officials in Maine’s largest city say they’re getting ready to deal with an infestation of a destructive forest pest in one of the Portland’s most prominent public spaces.

Maine Senate OKs end to non-medical opt-outs for vaccines

Maine’s Senate has backed an end to the state’s religious and philosophical exemptions to vaccines.

Senate endorses bill calling for state funds for abortions

A bill to require Maine’s Medicaid program and private insurers to cover abortion by 2020 is moving ahead in the state’s Democratic-controlled Legislature.

Parking Fee Imposed at Portland Head Light Park

CAPE ELIZABETH, Maine (AP)   The waterfront park that’s home to Maine’s oldest and most-photographed lighthouse will remain free to visitors–but not for their cars

2 UMaine-Machias Students Killed in Motorcycle Crash

Officials say two University of Maine at Machias students were killed in a crash hours after the campus held commencement exercises.

Maine Joins Drive to Restore Fairness in Generic Drug Biz

Maine’s attorney general is joining a large group of states in a lawsuit against generic drug manufacturers that claims a conspiracy to inflate and manipulate prices.

Doctors Leave Maine Hospital Due to Cutbacks, More Patients

Several doctors at Maine’s second-largest hospital are resigning amid benefit cuts and greater patient loads.

Judge: Teen Should Be Tried as Adult for Killing Grandmother

A judge has ruled that a Maine teenager accused of killing his grandmother last year will be tried as an adult.

Jury Seated for Manslaughter Trial in Northern Maine

A trial is set to get underway for a Maine man charged with manslaughter in the death of a Caribou man.