Maine supplemental budget goes to full legislature after panel’s party-line vote

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Democrats and Republicans on the Legislature’s budget committee have agreed to fully match the federal government’s tax relief for Maine businesses that received forgivable pandemic loans, but they’re still at odds over other provisions of the supplemental budget.

Maine to increase capacity limits, reopen bars for indoor service and ease travel restrictions

Augusta, MAINE – Gov. Janet Mills on Friday unveiled a plan aimed at boosting Maine’s economy ahead of the busy spring and summer tourism seasons.

Union raises more than $61K for injured shipyard worker

The Machinists Union is providing more than $61,000 to help a shipbuilder recover from a gruesome injury at Bath Iron Works.

Defense lawyer alleges “systemic failure” at Maine crime lab

A criminal defense lawyer claims that officials have withheld information that could reveal “systemic failures” at the state police forensic lab and has filed a lawsuit against Maine for the release of those documents.

Maine now has its first female Eagle Scout

WEST GARDINER, Maine (AP) The Maine Pine Tree Council’s first female Eagle Scout is being described as a role model to girls in her troop.

U.S. Rep. Jared Golden wants DOE to reevaluate permit for hydropower project

WASHINGTON (AP) U.S. Rep. Jared Golden is asking the Biden administration to reevaluate its approval of a presidential permit for a $1 billion project aimed at bringing Canadian hydropower to the New England grid.

Police investigate crash involving two tractor trailers on I-95 in Maine

Two truck drivers suffered minor injuries after a crash on I-95 in Somerset County.

Helicopter rescues man from ice face on Acadia trail

Acadia National Park rangers had to summon a helicopter to rescue Maine man trapped on ice on the Precipice Trail.

Collins boosts diaper act as demand puts strain on diaper banks

Sen. Susan Collins has joined a bipartisan push to provide millions of dollars in emergency money to help get diapers to families during the coronavirus pandemic.

Suit seeks information on immigrants held in county jail

Three groups believe U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is using the Cumberland County Jail as a short-term detention center for immigrants and are suing for information.