Maine Rep. Jared Golden Facing Heat Over Gun, ICE Votes

Maine U.S. Rep. Jared Golden is facing criticism over his recent votes against expanded background checks for gun buyers and in support of strengthening the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.

Sentencing of Former Priest Delayed for Mental Evaluation

The sentencing of a former Massachusetts priest for sexually assaulting an altar boy in Maine has been pushed back to allow for a mental health evaluation.

NTSB to Determine Why Regional Jet Slid off Runway in Maine

The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating why a United Express regional jet slid off a runway, injuring a pilot and four passengers.

Flags Lowered to Honor Firefighter Killed in Maine

Maine Gov. Janet Mills has ordered flags lowered to half-staff to honor a firefighter killed while battling an apartment blaze.

UMaine Football Player Pleads Not Guilty to Assault Charge

BANGOR, Maine (AP)   A football player at the University of Maine who has been charged with domestic violence assault is pleading not guilty and is scheduled to return to court in May

Hospital, Prison to Address Mental Health, Stress, Trauma

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine’s corrections agency is working with a Massachusetts hospital to address mental health, stress and trauma impacting staffers and inmates

Bill to Require Some Candidates’ Tax Returns Faces Questions

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine lawmakers could require presidential and vice-presidential candidates to disclose federal income tax returns

Committee Backs Bill Tying Electoral Votes to Popular Vote

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A Maine legislative committee has endorsed a bill that would add Maine to a growing list of states pushing to elect the president of the United States via national popular vote

Proposed Bills to Increase Salaries for Maine Teachers

Three proposed bills aim to raise the starting pay for teachers in Maine.

5 Suffer Minor Injuries When Jet Slides off Runway in Presque Isle

Officials say a pilot and four passengers suffered minor injuries when a United Express regional jet slid off a runway during a snowstorm in northern Maine.