Politics Jan 17 Maine Gov. Mills, legislative leaders move to expand abortion access By David Sharp, Associated Press
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. By David Sharp, Associated Press
Politics Sep 27 Maine man convicted of 11 charges stemming from Capitol insurrection A Maine man who joined rioters at the U.S. Capitol has been convicted of 11 charges including assaulting, resisting or impeding police officers. Prosecutors say Kyle Fitzsimons, of Lebanon, charged to the front line on Jan. 6, 2021, and assaulted… By Associated Press
Health Sep 23 Watch 4:57 Grassroots movement seeks to make hiking trails more accessible to all Outdoor enthusiasts know well the physical and restorative benefits of spending a beautiful day in the woods on a trail. But for many people, there are a lot of barriers to taking a simple hike because of a disability or… By Jennifer Rooks
Economy Sep 06 Internet service providers drop challenge to Maine’s ‘opt-in’ privacy law Maine created one of the toughest standards in the nation for internet service providers in 2020 when it began enforcing an "opt-in" web privacy standard. By Patrick Whittle, Associated Press
Aug 25 Watch 7:22 Burgeoning salmon farming industry sparks controversy over pollution and sustainability By Miles O'Brien, Kate Tobin There has been a growing appetite around the world for fish. But that growth in demand is raising all kinds of questions and concerns for the industry about sustainability and impact. Science correspondent Miles O'Brien has the first of a… Continue watching
Jun 14 Republican Paul LePage looks ahead to Main’s November governor race against Gov. Janet Mills By David Sharp, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Jun 13 2022 Maine Primary Election Results By Brian Slodysko, Associated Press Maine's election results and maps for the 2022 midterm primary elections… Continue reading
Dec 08 LISTEN: The Supreme Court hears arguments in a case on using public funds for religious schools By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The Supreme Court appeared ready Wednesday to rule that religious schools can't be excluded from a Maine program that offers tuition aid for private education, a decision that could ease religious organizations' access to taxpayer money. Continue reading
Nov 17 Court reinstates ban on lobster fishing near Maine to save whales By Patrick Whittle, Associated Press A U.S. appeals court has reinstated a ban on lobster harvesting in hundreds of miles of productive fishing waters off the Maine coast to try to protect rare whales. Continue reading