Maine governor expected to sign bill easing restrictions on abortions later in pregnancy

The Maine Legislature gave final approval Thursday to a proposal to expand access to abortions later in pregnancy, sending the bill to the governor for her signature.

Tribal sovereignty bill falters as Maine lawmakers fail to override governor’s veto

Maine lawmakers failed Thursday to override the governor’s veto of a bill that would have expanded the sovereignty of Native American tribes in the state by ensuring more federal laws apply to them.

Teenager wanted for Naples shooting arrested in Portland

The 18-year-old accused in a shooting that injured one person during a 4th of July celebration in Naples has been taken into custody.

Corrections officials search for inmate at Maine jail who walked off worksite

The Maine Department of Corrections says an inmate at Down East Correctional Facility in Machias walked off on an assigned work site on Thursday.

Variety of drugs, including methamphetamine and fentanyl, seized during search of Fairfield home

Police say counterfeit money, four loaded pistols and a variety of drugs were found during a raid on a home in Fairfield.

18-year-old suspect sought in connection with Naples shooting

Police say a suspect is at large following a shooting that injured a juvenile during a fireworks show in Naples.

Maine passes bill to curb recording of attorney-client phone calls in jails.

The legislation, which still needs the governor’s signature, would require county jails to maintain a registry of attorney contact information.

Stockholm Maine’s first town to build inclusive playground

The small town of Stockholm is Maine’s first town to build a fully inclusive playground for children with physical and developmental challenges.

Porter woman bit by Black Bear after punching it to defend her dog.

The woman stood and made herself appear large, which is recommended in a black bear encounter. But instead of slowly retreating, she confronted the bear and punched it on the nose, resulting in the bear biting her on the wrist.

Former UMA president receives unemployment benefits despite never working there

The former president of UMA is scheduled to begin receiving unemployment benefits this month, despite pulling his contract before he started working at the school.