January 30, 2023 ME Republican Party elects former Assistant House Minority Leader Joel Stetkis to serve as chair Maine's Republican Party elected Joel Stetkis to serve as the party's chair. Stetkis previously served as the assistant minority leader of the state's Republican Party.
January 27, 2023 Jury awards $4.5M in damages for sex abuse that occurred 3 decades ago A jury awarded $4.5 million in damages for a sex abuse lawsuit that took place three decades ago. The 36 year old victim said she was sexually abused by a family friend at 6 years old.
January 27, 2023 Proposal to restrict long-term debt in Maine to create consumer-owned electric utility to appear on ballot A proposal that would create a consumer-owned electric utility in the state of Maine by restricting long-term debt will appear on the ballot in November.
January 27, 2023 Maine storage company agrees to pay $125K fine for threatening customers who left negative reviews A Maine storage company used a misleading email address to threaten customers who left negative reviews. The company has been ordered to pay a $125,000 fine.
January 26, 2023 University of Maine building collapses under heavy snow The University of Maine's training facility, the Mahaney Dome, collapsed Thursday morning under the weight of snow from back-to-back storms.
January 26, 2023 Maine's lead attorney from state's first 5 public defenders resigns a month into taking the job Seth Levy, the lead attorney for a group of Maine public defenders, resigned a month into taking the job. Maine official declined to comment on the reason for Levy's resignation.
January 25, 2023 Maine conservation, labor groups make push for offshore wind power in the state Groups in Maine are looking to increase offshore wind power in the state. A proposal for a floating offshore research array off Maine's coast is moving through the state's government.
January 24, 2023 Maine town helps determined seal after it repeatedly comes ashore during snowstorm A persistent baby seal in Maine came ashore three times to explore the New England town, much to the dismay and delight of residents and police.
January 24, 2023 Maine Republicans propose legislation to reduce heating costs Republicans in the Maine Legislature said Tuesday that they will propose several legal changes to stem surging heating costs in the state.
January 23, 2023 New England hit by latest winter storm Up to a foot of snow was reported in parts of Maine as a large winter storm tore through parts of New England, with warnings by the National Weather Service expiring Monday evening.