Maine formally requests waiver to let asylum seekers join the workforce

The Maine Department of Labor on Wednesday asked the federal government for a waiver to allow asylum seekers to take jobs while waiting on their cases to be heard.

Crash that left teenager seriously injured in Raymond under investigation

Speed is a suspected factor in a crash that left a teenage girl seriously injured in Raymond.

Hundreds of state laws go into effect in Maine

Hundreds of new state laws went into effect Wednesday, 90 days after the legislature adjourned.

Police in Vermont, Maine investigate bomb threat targeting a restaurant

Vermont State Police are working with the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office in Maine to investigate a threat made against a restaurant.

New state law means Mainers and tourists will have to get burn permits for bonfires

A new state law that goes into effect Wednesday requires a burn permit for bonfires.

New state-backed initiative launches to help Maine businesses boost domestic sales

Gov. Janet Mills unveiled a new initiative to help Maine-based businesses sell their products throughout the United States.

Maine joins suit claiming Meta’s social platforms are addictive and harm children’s mental health

Dozens of states including Maine, California, New York, Arizona and Indiana are suing Meta Platforms Inc.

Residents in Litchfield, Sabattus and Wales to vote on 4th school budget proposal next month

Another school budget proposal for RSU 4 was approved Monday night. Residents in Litchfield, Sabattus and Wales will vote on a school budget for the fourth time when Mainers head to the polls on Nov. 7.

2 people charged, 13 animals seized from Belfast home

13 animals were seized and two people were charged following an animal welfare complaint in Belfast.

RSU 4 school board set to take up school budget proposal for a fourth time

For a fourth time, a school budget proposal is up for discussion in Litchfield, Sabattus and Wales.