Lewiston Police Ask for Patience in Park Brawl Investigation

Lewiston police have met with community members this week to discuss a park brawl that led to one man’s death and other recent violent events.

Lawmakers Tackle Bills as Governor Submits Own Legislation

Maine lawmakers have returned to the Statehouse to consider funding over 100 bills and bonds.

Maine Governor Says He’d Send National Guard to Border

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)    Maine’s Republican governor has OK’d a federal request to send a National Guard helicopter with two pilots to the U.S.-Mexico border

LePage Blames Legislature For Closure of Chain Burger Shop

Maine Gov. Paul LePage took to Twitter to blame the state Legislature for the closure of a Fuddruckers restaurant in Ellsworth.

Case Of Ex-Police Officer Accused Of Unruly Behavior Settled

A Massachusetts judge has ruled charges against a former Portland police officer will be dismissed in three months if she stays out of trouble.

LePage Official Refuses to Disclose Membership On Wind Panel

Maine Gov. Paul LePage’s administration is refusing to identify members of a public commission charged with reviewing the impact of wind farms on tourism.

Poliquin Opposes Separation of Immigrant Kids from Parents

U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin says he opposes the separation of children from parents after illegal border crossings

Portland Police Searching for Missing Gorham Woman

PORTLAND, Maine (WGAN)  Portland Police are looking for the public’s help to find a woman that hasn’t been seen since last week

Advocates Say Administration Flouts Medicaid Expansion Law

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)    An advocacy group is again accusing Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s administration of flouting the law in the latest legal battle over voter-approved Medicaid expansion in Maine

Charges Against Former Portland Police Officer Dismissed

WORCESTER, Massachusetts (AP)  Charges against a former Portland police officer, who was arrested in Massachusetts earlier this year, have been dismissed