Analysis: Opportunities Abound As Federal COVID Relief Funds Flow Into Maine Counties

The Maine Center for Economic Policy is urging counties to join municipalities and nonprofits in making sure funds are effectively spent.

Maine Faith Leaders Implore King To ‘Expend Every Option' To Pass Immigration Reform

Leaders from across Maine held a vigil at the Portland office of Sen. Angus King on Monday night.

Former Campaign Volunteers Say They Won't Help Golden Again

"I don’t feel like now I can credibly campaign for him."

Maine Secretary Of State Releases Guide To Help Voters Get Informed Before Nov. 2

Election officials in Maine are urging voters to get informed about the questions on the ballot before they vote.

Young Mainers March In DC, Ask Congress Members To Commit To Biden Agenda

On Sept. 21, young Mainers joined a march to the headquarters of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

After Long Legal Fight, Groups Urge Judge To OK Deal To Clean Up Mercury In Penobscot River

The proposed settlement received a litany of support from advocates and members of the public.

Maine received ‘D’ for fiscal health

According to Truth in Accounting's new Financial State of the States report

Harm Reduction Group Approved To Run Syringe Program As Advocates Look To Stem Overdoses

The Church of Safe Injection has received certification from the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

King Won't Say Whether He'll Back Immigration Reform In Senate Budget Package

The Maine senator has backed immigration reform proposals in the past, supporting a bipartisan comprehensive immigration bill in 2013.

New Report Gives Maine Poor Rating For COVID Mitigation In Prison System

A recent report from the Prison Policy Initiative argues most states have failed to protect prisoners from COVID-19.

Collins Under Fire For Saying Kavanaugh Would Respect Precedent, Protect Abortion Rights

Kavanaugh joined other conservative judges in a 5-4 decision that allowed the Texas law allowing a near-ban on abortions to move forward.

Child Tax Credit Already Helping Maine Families As Congress Debates Making It Permanent

In Maine, the amount of families struggling with child hunger has decreased by six percent since the monthly payments began in July.

Supreme Court Rejection Of Eviction Ban Increases Pressure To Dole Out Rental Aid

The decision is increasing pressure on states and localities to get rental assistance dollars distributed faster.

Maine Governor Says No To Funding

Mills won’t fund reforms for public defense agency without accountability.

Maine Gets A "D" For Its State Finances

Maine taxpayers are on the hook for $6,700

Maine Gets A "D" For Its State Finances

A new analysis reveals that Maine's state financial condition has improved slightly.

Maine retiree health care severely underfunded

Across the 50 states retiree health care is only 7% funded

George H.W. Bush Hospitalized For Low Blood Pressure, Fatigue

The former president will likely have to stay in the hospital for a few days, family spokesman Jim McGrath tweeted early Sunday.

Town Manager Fired After Saying Islam Isn't Compatible With West

Tom Kawczynski​ also founded the pro-white group​ New Albion, which advocates for "monoculture."

Maine Sen. Susan Collins Backs GOP Tax Bill

Collins was among a handful of Republicans who helped derail her party's effort this year to scuttle the "Obamacare" health law.

Atlantic Sea Turtle May Be Placed On Endangered List

The turtles live all over the world, including off of the mid-Atlantic states, New England and Canada.

Destroyer Trials Cut Short In Maine Because Of Equipment Failure

The problem during builder trials was discovered Tuesday, the Navy said.

GOP Tax Bill Could Dismantle Maine Housing Program

The bond program is untouched in the U.S. Senate version of the tax bill, where Sen. Susan Collins held a key to ensure passage.

Maine's Sen. Susan Collins Remains A Holdout On GOP Tax Bill

Collins was one of the three key GOP senators who blocked the party's efforts to repeal parts of Obamacare.

Maine Shipbuilders To Bid On Small Warships For Navy

"The Navy has decided that speed is less important than having a warship with sufficient weapons to defend itself," a defense analyst said.

New England Ocean Stewardship Changes Up For Debate

The proposal states that its goal is to minimize "adverse effects of fishing on essential fish habitat."

Legal Action Against George H. W. Bush For Groping Women Unlikely

"I doubt if you could ever find a jury that would ever want to convict him," one lawyer said.

Maine Congressman Backs GOP Tax Bill

Republican U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin did not support President Trump's call for a lower rate on the highest income earners.

President George H. W. Bush Accused Of Inappropriate Touching

The former president's office apologized Wednesday and offered an explanation.

Maine Added To Social Security's Online Replacement Card Application

As Of Last Month, We've Added Residents Of Maine To The List Of Those Who Can Request A Replacement Social Security Card Online

Maine Raccoon Rabies: Vaccination Program Getting Double Dose

The bait is coated in fishmeal to lure raccoons and is distributed on the ground in populated areas and by air in rural forested areas.