Nation Mar 04 Heavy snow blankets Northeast again as storm cleanup begins in South The winter-weary Northeast and upper Midwest were digging out Saturday from another round of heavy snowfall while cleanup began in battered parts of the South and Midwest after a sprawling storm system produced ferocious winds that left widespread damage and caused multiple…
Nation Feb 22 Nameless winner comes forward to claim Mega Millions $1.35 billion jackpot in Maine The winner of a $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot has come forward to collect the prize.
Nation Feb 03 Texas power grid woes continue as New England prepares for Arctic front The mayor of Austin, Texas, responded to mounting criticism and apologized Friday for a lack of communication with residents as a winter storm coated the city in ice and cut power — and heat — to thousands of residents for…
Politics Jan 17 Maine Gov. Mills, legislative leaders move to expand abortion access Maine Gov. Janet Mills and legislative leaders want to expand access to abortion — allowing abortions after 24 weeks with a doctor's approval — and take steps to protect medical providers.
Nation Dec 21 Bill that would have given Maine tribes benefits of future federal law is blocked The U.S. House approved the bill in July but congressional negotiators did not include the provision in the $1.7 trillion spending bill that must be approved before midnight Friday when Congress is scheduled to adjourn.
Nation Oct 20 As winter approaches, Americans weather rising energy prices Families are looking forward with dread as winter approaches with high energy costs and tight fuel supplies.
Politics Jun 14 Republican Paul LePage looks ahead to Main’s November governor race against Gov. Janet Mills Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage is seeking a political comeback. With no opposition, he coasted to the Republican nomination for governor on Tuesday, setting up a fierce general election campaign against Democratic incumbent Janet Mills.
Nation May 15 Abortion rights backers rally in anger over post-Roe future Incensed after a leaked draft opinion suggested the court's conservative majority would overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling, activists spoke of the need to mobilize quickly because Republican-led states are poised to enact tighter restrictions.
Nation Apr 28 States demand more electric delivery vehicles from the U.S. Postal Service in new lawsuits California and 15 other states that want the U.S. Postal Service to buy electric-powered delivery vehicles are suing to halt purchases of thousands of gas-powered trucks.
World Mar 20 Ukraine war is backdrop in U.S. push for hypersonic weapons Lagging behind Russia in developing hypersonic weapons, the U.S. Navy is rushing to field its first, with installation on a warship starting as soon as late next year.