Maine’s lead public defender resigns after a month on the job

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The lead attorney from the state’s first five public defenders abruptly resigned, forcing the director of the Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services to take on the role.

Levant man sentenced for stealing more than $320,000 from pandemic business relief programs

A Maine man will spend more than two years behind bars for defrauding pandemic relief programs.

Bill could make low-income noncitizens eligible for MaineCare health coverage

House Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross of Portland proposed a bill last Tuesday that would expand the accessibility of MaineCare Health coverage to all low-income noncitizens.

Maine fares well in ‘State of Tobacco Control’ report, except when it comes to flavored tobacco

Maine fared well in the 21st annual “State of Tobacco Control” report from the American Lung Association.

Proposal calls for expansion of Maine’s offshore wind power

Conservation and labor groups are making a big push for offshore wind power in Maine via a proposed law that would boost the state’s energy production.

Republicans want changes to bring energy costs down in Maine

Republicans in Maine said Tuesday they will propose a host of legal changes to try to cap the surging cost of home heating in the state.

Maine moving business reaches agreement after AG investigation into illegal practices

Maine’s Attorney General says a moving and storage company will pay $125,000 for engaging in illegal business practices, including threatening customers who left negative reviews.

Warmer Maine winters bring earlier maple syrup production

Some Maine maple syrup producers are starting their tree tapping season over a month ahead of schedule due to warmer temperatures this winter.

Man wanted for sex crimes arrested after forcing his way into a York home, police say

Police say a man wanted in connection with a sex crimes case in New Hampshire was arrested after he forced his way into a home in York on Monday.

Mainers must brace for a third storm Wednesday afternoon

Maine is to receive its third winter storm in 6 days this Wednesday with snow expected in the mountains starting in the afternoon.