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
Sep 06 Internet service providers drop challenge to Maine's 'opt-in' privacy law By Patrick Whittle, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
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