Jul 06 Tribal sovereignty bill falters after Maine lawmakers fail to override governor veto By David Sharp, Associated Press The outcome on Thursday is a bitter blow to tribes that are bound by a land claims settlement that puts them on different footing than the nation's other 570 federally recognized tribes. Continue reading
Jun 09 ‘The momentum is irreversible.’ More states are removing time limits on child sex abuse lawsuits By David Sharp, Associated Press Advocates say momentum is growing for completely removing the statute of limitations for child sex abuse lawsuits. Maryland followed Maine and Vermont to become the only three states to have eliminated all time limits on lawsuits. Continue reading
May 23 Firefighting foam contaminates public water system in Maine By Associated Press The foam used by firefighters who battled a deadly blaze at an apartment building in Waterville is presumed to contain PFAS chemicals, a group of compounds that are widespread, dangerous and expensive to remove from drinking water. Continue reading
Mar 09 Maine vegan’s ‘tofu’ license plate ensnared in state’s vulgarity crackdown By David Sharp, Associated Press A handful of motorists in Maine are appealing to keep their custom license plates after the state cracked down on naughty words, including unabbreviated expletives. Continue reading
Mar 04 Heavy snow blankets Northeast again as storm cleanup begins in South By Bruce Schreiner, David Sharp, Corey Williams, Associated Press 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… Continue reading
Feb 22 Nameless winner comes forward to claim Mega Millions $1.35 billion jackpot in Maine By David Sharp, Associated Press The winner of a $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot has come forward to collect the prize. Continue reading
Jan 17 Maine Gov. Mills, legislative leaders move to expand abortion access By David Sharp, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Dec 21 Bill that would have given Maine tribes benefits of future federal law is blocked By David Sharp, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Sep 27 Maine man convicted of 11 charges stemming from Capitol insurrection By Associated Press 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… Continue reading
Sep 23 Watch 4:57 Grassroots movement seeks to make hiking trails more accessible to all By Jennifer Rooks 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… Continue watching