Chief Justice, Not Governor, to Swear-in Maine Lawmakers

Maine’s Republican governor will not administer the oath of office to lawmakers at their ceremonial swearing-in ceremony.

Drug Agents Seize Crack Cocaine, Heroin During Traffic Stop in Newport

Maine’s Drug Enforcement Agency have made three arrests in a drug bust in Newport on Saturday.

Regulators May Force CMP To Absorb Cost For Billing Delays

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine utility regulators say they may force Central Maine Power to absorb costs for unbilled electricity.

Head Start Programs in Down East Maine Get a Boost

MACHIAS, Maine (AP)   Heart Start programs in Down East Maine will receive nearly $2 million to improve service

Teen Who Killed Parents, Dog Sentenced to 40 Years

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A teenager who fatally stabbed her parents and pet dog faces up to 55 years when she’s sentenced

Post Office in Maine Closed Due to Suspicious Package

A post office in Maine’s capital city was shut down because of a report of a suspicious package.

Recount of Maine Congressional Race Set to Begin

The recount of Maine’s 2nd Congressional District race is slated to begin a month after Election Day.

State Lawmaker Seeks to Limit Vaccination Exemptions

A Maine Democratic lawmaker and other health officials are seeking to introduce a bill that would eliminate the state’s non-medical exemption for vaccinations.

Portland Loses Police Grant Over Support for Non-Citizens

Officials in Maine’s largest city say Portland is turning down a $68,000 police grant because of the city’s position on asylum seekers.

Gas Prices Continue To Fall

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Gas prices have dipped quite a bit in northern New England.