Bangor Daily News Political Reporter Dies at Age 42

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Christopher Cousins, a veteran political reporter for the Bangor Daily News, has died from an apparent heart attack. He was 42

Union: Child Welfare System Needs More Staff, Better Tech

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   The Maine union representing child protective caseworkers says that the state must improve its child welfare system by hiring more staff and strengthening the foster care system

Fairfield Man Dies in Crash on I-95

WATERVILLE, Maine (WGAN)  State Police say a 73-year-old man has died after a crash on I-95 in Waterville Wednesday morning

New Boat Lift Revealed on Portland Waterfront

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   A new boat lift has been unveiled in Maine as part of a redevelopment project on Portland’s western waterfront

Governor’s Legal Costs Expected to Rise for Medicaid Suit

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Maine could pay up to $200,000 for a Boston-based lawyer to defend the LePage administration in ongoing litigation over voter-approved Medicaid expansion

Cause of Seal Die-Offs Still Unknown as More Wash Ashore

SACO, Maine (AP)   Rehabilitation facilities are reaching full capacity in Maine as investigators are still trying to determine what’s causing dead or stranded seals to wash ashore

Inn Attached to Lighthouse for Sale, Lighthouse Not Included

A picturesque Maine island inn is now up for sale, but it doesn’t include an attached lighthouse that’s a popular tourism magnet.

Maine Mariners Announce New Mascot: Beacon the Puffin

The Maine Mariners officially have a mascot: Beacon the Puffin.

Senior Housing Owner Indicted for Financial Crimes in Maine

The owner of a senior housing complex in Maine has been indicted on felony financial crime charges.

Blaine House Hosts Military Families For Ice Cream Social

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — First lady Ann LePage is opening the lawn of the governor’s official residence to military families for an ice cream social — for one last time.