A Year After Jan. 6, Attack On The U.S. Capitol Lives On In Hundreds Of Court Cases

"The Department of Justice continues to spend enormous amounts of time and energy pressing cases against insurrectionists."

Bitterly Cold Wind Chills To Sweep Through Parts Of Maine

A wind chill advisory is in effect from 9 p.m. Thursday until 9 a.m. Friday, according to the National Weather Service.

Winter Weather Advisory Issued For Parts Of East, Northern Maine

Portions of the state including Aroostook, Penobscot, Hancock and Washington counties could see up to 3-5 inches of snowfall.

Maine cop who searched for murder victim honored

Portland officer Coreena Behnke has long history helping the community

Podcast: Bestselling ‘Sum Of Us' Author Heather McGhee Comes To Maine

Ben Chin interviews author, commentator and researcher Heather McGhee this week on the Beacon podcast.

Richard Barron To Leave University Of Maine Men’s Basketball Team

Barron spent four seasons as head coach of the men's basketball team. Assistant coach Jai Steadman has been named as interim head coach.

ME Weather: Wintry Mix, Heavy Snow To Hit Northern Part Of State

A winter storm warning is in effect for northwest Aroostook County while nearby counties are under a winter weather advisory.

What Tribal Sovereignty Means To Wabanaki People

A bill before the legislature seeks to ensure Wabanaki Nations in Maine have the same rights as other tribes.

What Tribal Sovereignty Means To Wabanaki People

A bill before the legislature seeks to ensure Wabanaki Nations in Maine have the same rights as other tribes.

Beacon Podcast: Good Samaritan Law Least We Can Do To Address Maine's Overdose Death Toll

Personal stories of of Mainers whose friends and loved ones have struggled with opioids were heard by the criminal justice committee.

Mills Touts One-Time Payment In Address, Glosses Over Housing, Overdose, Climate Crises

The governor proposed using a $411 million surplus to send one-time direct checks of about $500 to an estimated 800,000 taxpayers in Maine.

Amid Record Overdose Deaths, Mainers Implore Lawmakers To Strengthen ‘Good Samaritan Law'

The law would protect from arrest anyone at the scene of an overdose in which a good faith effort is made to call for assistance.

Maine Weather: Updated Snow Totals, Winter Storm Timing

Up to 16 inches of snow could fall in some parts of Maine, while others will see sustained periods of sleet and rain Thursday into Friday.

Maine Weather: Winter Storm Watch In Effect; Snow, Ice Possible

As the system moves into Maine, it's expected to bring heavy snow with accumulations between 5 to 10 inches.

Paying Homage To Late Advocate, Harm Reduction Group Opens Lewiston Syringe Exchange

The "Church of Safe Injection" opened their first brick and mortar needle exchange at 195 Main Street.

Governors Attempt To Bridge Deep Political Divides In Big D.C. Meeting

The waters were muddied by governors’ clearly divided political views about two major issues of the moment.

Podcast: Justice Delayed As Paid Family Medical Leave Pushed Back In Maine

Plus: cleaning up Juniper Ridge, the Pine Tree Amendment and more.

Dems Look To Hold Swingy Hancock County Senate Seat In Upcoming Special Election

Sen. Louis Luchini resigned earlier this month.

Bush drops boat lawsuit

Billy Bush reaches pact with Maine yacht company

Emergency Bill Introduced To Address Worsening Water Crisis On Tribal Reservation

Tribal members say the bill would empower the Passamaquoddy Tribe to regulate its drinking water like all other tribes in the U.S..

Electric Vehicles: What’s coming in 2022?

New England-Canada Business Council offers expert webinar on Thursday, Jan. 27

Our Power Looks To 2023 As CMP Parent Spends Millions Against Consumer-Owned Utility Effort

The group is spearheading the campaign to create a consumer-owned utility in Maine.

Biden Says ‘Big Chunks' Of His Spending Bill Could Still Succeed, Including Climate Plan

Maine residents and advocacy groups began urging the state’s federal delegation to make the expanded Child Tax Credit permanent soon.

LePage Is Running On Trump's ‘Big Lie,' With Support From Jan. 6 Participants

The former governor is using anti-democracy activists and lawmakers to bolster his 2022 gubernatorial campaign.

Advocates Say Maine's Surplus Should Be Used To Stem The Tide Of ‘Supercharged Inequality'

Progressives say the surplus should be invested in expanding health care, affordable housing, childcare, paid leave and more.

Bill To Honor Late Historian With Labor Education Center Receives Overwhelming Support

The Dr. Charles A. Scontras Labor Center at the University of Southern Maine would "create life-long labor history learning opportunities."

Poll: Four In Five Mainers Are Worried About Affording Health Care

"Mainers need and want action on health care affordability, regardless of political affiliation,” health policy analyst Elise Lowry said.

Omicron Wave Once Again Spurs Worries That Those Incarcerated In Maine Are ‘Sitting Ducks'

The percentage of vaccinated staff lags behind the share of incarcerated people who have received the shot.

Three Candidates Vie For Gorham, Scarborough House Seat In Jan. 11 Special Election

The race was triggered after Rep. Kyle Bailey resigned in October.

Courier, etc.: Out with the old

Maine coast papers now one

Podcast: Maine Pandemic Policy In 2022

On the Beacon podcast this week, hosts discuss the state of the pandemic, the omicron variant and additional pandemic policies.

Staff Pushed To Attend In-Person Anti-Union Meeting Despite Bates' COVID Restrictions

Staff expressed concern at administrators’ willingness to risk their exposure to the coronavirus to push back against organizing efforts.

Hartt Trans sold

Canadian trucking company buys Bangor firm

It Was A ‘Watershed' Year For Workers Building Power, Maine Labor Leaders Say

“Workers are saying, ‘You’re making record profits. There’s zero justification for second-class citizenship on the job for young workers.'"

Biden Administration Resists Democrats' Pleas On Student Debt Relief As Deadline Nears

Congressional Democrats are urging the White House to extend the freeze on student loan repayments.

Advocates In Maine, Across Country Blast Manchin For Opposition To Build Back Better

The bill would have made historic investments by continuing the Child Tax Credit, expanding Medicare and more.

Podcast: The Biggest Political Stories Of The Year

Beacon hosts also play a round of “So You Think You Know Maine.”

‘We Lag So Far Behind': Mainers Tell Commission Why State Needs Strong Paid Leave Policy

The U.S. remains the only industrialized country without a national paid family and medical leave system.

Vet food writer resigns: 'Let them eat cake'

Retiring Maine food writer Meredith Goad fed up with people asking for restaurant recommendations

Maine Lawmakers Urge PUC To Investigate Allegations Against CMP Parent Company

A group of bipartisan legislators are urging the Maine Public Utilities Commission to launch an immediate investigation.