Coalition Puts Pressure On Mills To Pass Good Samaritan Law After Veto Threat

The governor said she would not allow the current version of the bill to become law, saying it is "far too broad in its scope."

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‘Heed This Call': Advocates Urge Mills To Sign Stronger Good Samaritan Law Amid Opioid Crisis

While the bill faces additional votes in the House and Senate, the fight will now likely center around urging Mills not to veto it.

House Advances Zoning Reform Bill As Maine Seeks To Tackle Affordable Housing Crisis

LD 2003 is an effort to begin to address Maine’s affordable housing crisis by reducing barriers to the construction of units.

Native Community Development Group Works To Boost Wabanaki Economies

Indigenous Mainers are working on a plan to boost tourism for the state's five Wabanaki Nations.

How The LePage Administration's Delays And Denials Deepened Maine's PFAS Crisis

Environmental experts believe LePage’s gubernatorial tenure set the state back years in dealing with the "forever chemicals" crisis.

Campaign To Strengthen Good Samaritan Law Wins Fight In Maine Senate

The vote in support of the more substantive bill was 22-12, with some Republicans joining Democrats in supporting the legislation.

State House Rift May Doom Effort To Track Solitary Confinement In Maine

Advocates say some lawmakers tried to silence investigation into a punishment the United Nations calls torture.

Maine Labor Organizers, State Lawmakers Call Out Federal Inaction On Climate, Health Care

Activists joined labor and State House leaders on Wednesday in Augusta to call on Maine’s congressional delegation to take up key policies.

House Passes Bill Backed By Large Coalition To Address Passamaquoddy Water Crisis

LD 906 was approved on a 103-35 vote, with some Republicans joining Democrats in supporting the bill.

Two Maine Bald Eagles Test Positive For Avian Flu: Report

Since this strain of avian influenza was brought to the U.S. a few months ago, more than 40 wild bird species have tested positive.

Man Incarcerated At Maine State Prison Alleges Culture Of Abuse Within Facility

Gaven Charest, 22, said problems began for him soon after he came to Maine State Prison around October 2019.

U.S. Senate Confirms Ketanji Brown Jackson, ‘America At Its Best,' To Supreme Court

The 53-47 vote comes just six weeks after President Joe Biden announced his nomination of Jackson from the White House.

Wins And Losses For Big Environmental Bills As Session Enters Final Weeks

The legislative session is now in its final scheduled month. Here are some of the decisions lawmakers made this week.

Podcast: Better Targeting Maine's One-Time Checks Could Fund Health Care And Housing

Beacon hosts provide an update on the last days of the Maine legislative session and what issues are coming to a vote.

Susan Collins Tests Positive For COVID-19: Reports

The U.S. senator from Maine tested positive Thursday just minutes after voting to confirm Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court.

Photos: 8 Best Destinations to Visit in Maine

From the coast to the forests, Maine has a lot to offer.

Lawmakers Pass Bill To Protect Election Workers Amid Increase In Threats

The bill adds a reporting procedure to document threats against workers and volunteers.

Bill To Create Right To Healthy Environment In Maine Fails Amid Attacks By GOP Lawmakers

The proposed policy is part of a movement to secure “green amendments” protecting the right to a healthy environment.

'World's Largest Flagpole' In Maine To Honor U.S. Veterans

If built, the flagpole will reach 1,461 feet, according to project organizers, making it taller than the Empire State Building.

Students, Advocates Applaud New Law That Bans Withholding Transcripts Over Debt

"For too many Maine students, especially those with low incomes, transcript withholding has been a trap."

Biden Administration To Halt Pandemic Policy Blocking Migrants Who Claim Asylum

The policy will end on May 23.

Northern Lights May Be Visible Over Maine Thursday Night

The auroras may be visible to the naked eye across the entire northern tier of U.S. states Thursday into Friday morning, according to NOAA.

Brown Jackson Wins Bipartisan Support For U.S. Supreme Court With Collins Backing

Collins said in a statement Jackson had “sterling” academic and professional credentials.

Poll: Mainers Prefer Investments In Housing, Infrastructure Over One-Time Checks

More than 50 percent of Mainers say the state should use an unprecedented revenue surplus to address long-unmet needs.

Coalition Calls For Legislature To Pass Tribal Sovereignty, Address Housing And Health Crises

The group Vision for an Equitable Maine highlighted four issues areas and urged bold action on each of them.

Maine's Susan Collins To Vote Yes For Biden Supreme Court Pick

Collins is the first Republican senator to voice support for Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Report: Too Many Youth Incarcerated In Maine, Across U.S.

Research from The Sentencing Project showed juveniles are overwhelmingly being detained for low-level offenses.

Biden Proposes Billionaire Tax To Pay For Increased Spending On Military, Public Health

Biden sought to highlight that increased spending in his fiscal 2023 request wouldn’t mean boosting the annual deficit.

Northern Lights Could Be Seen In Maine This Week

Officials issued a moderate geomagnetic storm watch after Monday's dramatic explosion on the sun produced a coronal mass ejection​.

Consumer-Owned Power Advocates Propose Series Of Changes To Strengthen Mills' Utility Bill

A committee that oversees how best to deliver affordable, reliable, climate-friendly power to Mainers is split on the best path forward.

Poll: Strong Majority Of Mainers Support Expanding Good Samaritan Law

Seventy percent of respondents support a bill that "expands protections for Mainers who call 911 for someone experiencing a drug overdose."

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Maine Weather: First Spring Snow, Ice, Rain On The Way

A mix of snow, sleet, and ice could blanket parts of the state Thursday into Friday, according to the National Weather Service.

JFK Jr camp-site tax battle

Maine island where president's son spent 1977 summer

Avian Flu Cases Now Confirmed In 3 Maine Counties

The risk for avian influenza remains high in Maine, according to state officials who are urging bird owners to keep flocks indoors.

State Trooper's Car, Jeep Struck By Semi On Maine Turnpike

Authorities say Trooper Robert Flynn was parked in a southbound breakdown lane when his vehicle was hit by the tractor-trailer.

Maine's Jared Golden Tests Positive For COVID-19

The U.S. representative from Lewiston was the second lawmaker on Tuesday to announce they had tested positive for the disease.

Officials To Mainers: Check Your New Districts Before Election Time

New maps were finalized for the next decade of elections in Maine.

Maine Weather: 'Bomb Cyclone' Could Dump 18" Of New, Heavy Snow

A winter storm warning is in effect from 5 a.m. Saturday until 7 a.m. Sunday for much of northern Maine.