State police cruiser involved in crash on Maine Turnpike

A crash involving a tractor-trailer and a Maine State Police cruiser resulted in only minor injuries.

Maine lawmaker amends parts of his affordable housing bill

A Maine lawmaker has amended parts of his affordable housing bill that would have allowed for denser housing development to fix a growing lack of affordable housing in the state and for the bill to withstand a vote in the legislature.

Maine audits years of vehicular crimes to suspend licenses

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine has announced a new process to make sure the driving licenses of people who commit serious vehicular crimes are being suspended on time.

No primary challenge for Mills, LePage in governor’s race

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine Democratic Gov. Janet Mills and former Republican Gov. Paul LePage have a clear path to their gubernatorial showdown.

Maine might give residents money to treat contaminated wells

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine lawmakers are closer to passing a bill that would provide money to homeowners to treat drinking water wells that show evidence of contamination.

Tribal rights bill advances in face of governor’s opposition

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A proposal to expand tribal sovereignty rights under an amended land claims settlement is advancing in the Maine Legislature.

Penobscot County man accused of sexually abusing 13-year-old girl

A Maine man accused of sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl faces up to 30 years behind bars.

Maine State House closed for 2nd day because of flooding

The Maine State House was closed Tuesday for a second day after water pipes burst, flooding the building, officials said.

Maine Rep. Jared Golden says he tested positive for COVID-19

U.S. Rep. Jared Golden announced Tuesday that he tested positive for COVID-19 and that he’s resting at home.

Maine gov proposes $3.5M to save 2 veterans homes

Maine’s governor said Tuesday she will dedicate $3.5 million to help keep homes for veterans open in northern Maine.