In Waning Days, Maine Lawmakers Could Weigh Tax Breaks

Lawmakers have a shrinking window to consider competing tax proposals by Maine Republican Gov. Paul LePage and Democrats.

Feds Want Court to Toss Lawsuit to End Atlantic Monument

The federal government wants a judge to dismiss a lawsuit from fishermen trying to eliminate former President Barack Obama’s Atlantic Ocean monument.

Developers Seek Approval For First Hotel on Portland Wharf

Developers have begun to seek approval for what could be the first hotel on a wharf in Portland, Maine, a proposal that opponents say could harm the working waterfront.

Foreclosure Protection Law Set for Floor Vote in Legislature

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine legislators will vote on a bill this week aimed at protecting the elderly from tax lien foreclosures

State Wants Input on Effort to Lower Premiums for Mainers

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   The state wants public input on an effort to lower individual health insurance premiums for Mainers

Man Wanted in Murder Investigation in NC Arrested in Bangor

BANGOR, Maine (WGAN)  The Bangor Police Department says a Maine man wanted in connection with a murder investigation in North…

Maine Getting Up To $3.5M For Election Security

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine election officials are deciding how to use up to $3.3 million in federal funds to help increase election security.

Pickup Truck Slides Downhill, Crashes Into Pleasant River

WINDHAM, Maine (AP) — Police in Maine say five men were able to make it to safety after their pickup…

Scarborough Man Arrested Following Police Standoff

SCARBOROUGH, Maine (WGAN)  Scarborough Police say a man has been arrested on multiple charges after a domestic violence incident and a short standoff on Sunday

Maine Congressman Out in Front Ahead of June Primary

Republican U.S. Representative Bruce Poliquin of Maine reports more than $2.2 million in his campaign war chest as Democratic opponents make their case to donors ahead of the June 12 primary.