Maine Panel Considers Ranked Choice Voting Bills

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine could expand its new voting system and allow voters to rank gubernatorial and legislative candidates from first to last on November ballots

Teachers, AFL-CIO Rally for Right to Strike in Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine teachers unions and the state AFL-CIO want certain public employees to have the right to strike

Sagadahoc County Man Charged in Father’s Shooting

A Sagadahoc County man has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly shooting his father during a fight at their family’s camp in Hancock County.

Maine Mulls Latest Sick Leave Proposal

A bill that would ensure certain employees earn paid time off in Maine is evolving in the Legislature.

State Announces Quarantine on Invasive Forest Insect

Officials in Maine have announced a formal quarantine to slow the spread of a destructive, invasive forest insect found within trees in two areas of the state.

Maine Congressional Delegation Gearing up for Re-Elections

Maine’s Democratic House members are continuing to raise money for their re-election campaigns.

Astronaut From Maine Preparing for Her First Space Flight

An astronaut who grew up in Maine will be heading to the International Space Station in September.

Lobstermen to get Public Hearing About Aquaculture Growth

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine officials are granting a public hearing to a group of lobstermen and others who are concerned about the growth of aquaculture in the state

Song About Maine’s Civil War Soldiers Could be State Ballad

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A Democratic legislator wants to declare a song about Maine’s most renowned Civil War soldiers as the official state ballad

Police in Kennebunkport Warn of Cable Scam

Police in Kennebunkport are warning Mainers to look out for a scam involving Spectrum cable bills.