July 21, 2023 Former Maine legislative candidate arrested on Jan. 6-related charges Former Republican legislative candidate Matthew Brackley, 39, of Waldoboro, Maine, has been arrested on charges stemming from his participation in the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot.
July 21, 2023 ME demonstrator sues police for violating his First Amendment rights after being arrested during protest Eli Durand McDonnell, a demonstrator from Maine, was arrested outside the home of Leonard Leo during a protest after the Supreme Court repealed the nationwide right to abortion.
July 20, 2023 Maine Democratic Gov. Janet Mills vetoes bill aimed at prohibiting foreign influence in state elections Janet Mills, the governor of Maine, vetoed a bill that prohibited foreign influence in state elections. Gov. Mills feared the language was so broad it could silence "legitimate voices."
July 19, 2023 Maine Gov. Mills vetoes bill to apply minimum wage laws to farmworkers Democratic Maine Gov. Janet Mills on Wednesday vetoed a bill that would have raised farmworkers' minimum wage to the $13.80 per hour applied to other professions.
July 19, 2023 Maine Gov. Janet Mills expands abortion access later in pregnancy if deemed medically necessary by doctor Maine's governor signed a bill into law that expands abortion access for women later in their pregnancies if deemed medically necessary by a doctor.
July 18, 2023 Naval aviator killed at Pearl Harbor laid to rest with full honors Ensign Stanley W. Allen was buried with full military honors in Augusta, Maine, nearly 82 years after he was killed during Japan's surprise attack on Pearl Harbor.
July 18, 2023 Democrats' gruesome abortion vision is already a reality in some states Six states plus our nation’s capital allow abortion up until birth, while 17 states do not offer protections for babies that can feel the pain of dismemberment abortions in the womb.Â
July 17, 2023 North Atlantic right whale population in worse shape than previously believed, new data reveals Federal ocean regulators have reported that the North Atlantic right whale, a vanishing species, is facing a more critical situation than previously estimated.
July 15, 2023 Rural travel destinations where you can unplug and have fun this summer In need of a vacation filled with breathtaking views, plenty of nature and unique activities? One of these countryside destinations may be worth the visit.
July 14, 2023 Maine Legislature to consider salary increases for governor, lawmakers Maine's Legislature is set to consider salary increases for lawmakers and the governor. The Maine governor's salary is currently the lowest in the county.