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Updated: Jul. 28, 2021 at 4:59 PM EDT
|By Spencer Roberts
The awards recognized members of the State Police and civilians who have gone above and beyond in the last year in service to the state.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2021 at 6:33 AM EDT
|By Associated Press
Hunters are allowed to start laying bait on July 31, and they can hunt with the use of bait from Aug. 30 to Sept. 25.
Updated: Jul. 22, 2021 at 7:43 AM EDT
|By WABI News Desk
It is unclear how much Maine stands to receive.
Updated: Jun. 21, 2021 at 7:24 AM EDT
|By WABI News Desk
Maine came in at 15th in the nation for poverty rates.
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Updated: Jun. 18, 2021 at 7:41 AM EDT
|By WABI News Desk
There are several attractions that are not on the list for free admission, including Acadia National Park.
Updated: Jun. 17, 2021 at 6:52 AM EDT
|By WABI News Desk
Both Senate and House will reconvene on Thursday, beyond the originally planned Wednesday special session adjournment.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2021 at 6:24 AM EDT
|By WABI News Desk
The bill requires the state to close Long Creek by the end of June 2023.
Updated: Jun. 11, 2021 at 3:09 PM EDT
|By Morgan Sturdivant
The State Fire Marshal’s office says a deadly fire in Winterport Thursday morning was accidental but have not released the exact cause.
Updated: Jun. 4, 2021 at 6:30 AM EDT
|By WABI News Desk
Those whose license has been suspended or revoked are not eligible.
Updated: Jun. 3, 2021 at 7:02 PM EDT
|By Morgan Sturdivant
For the residents of Appleton and Hope, some who may not even have any internet access at all, some of the best in broadband will soon be at their fingertips.
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Updated: Jun. 2, 2021 at 6:22 AM EDT
|By Associated Press
The legislature had been using the Augusta Civic Center as a temporary home.
Updated: May. 28, 2021 at 7:13 AM EDT
|By WABI News Desk
The bill was opposed by law enforcement agencies and others.
Updated: May. 26, 2021 at 6:35 AM EDT
|By Associated Press
The celebration will take place on Aug. 21 in downtown Auburn and Lewiston.
Updated: May. 24, 2021 at 1:57 PM EDT
|By Morgan Sturdivant
Gas prices in Maine are17.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago, and $1.06 higher than a year ago.
Updated: May. 13, 2021 at 11:00 AM EDT
|By Morgan Sturdivant
Governor Millis is holding a virtual new conference at 2 p.m. on Thursday to update the Moving Maine Forward Plan.
Updated: May. 11, 2021 at 2:16 PM EDT
|By Spencer Roberts
The President was particularly interested in Maine’s success at reaching rural communities with vaccination clinics.
Updated: May. 10, 2021 at 3:45 PM EDT
|By Spencer Roberts
One bill before the Environmental and Natural Resources Committee would establish Extended Producer Responsibility, or EPR, for businesses that sell products in the state.
Updated: May. 4, 2021 at 5:14 PM EDT
|By Spencer Roberts
The Governor says she’ll also offer up a separate bond proposal and supplemental budget in the coming days to complement the Jobs and Recovery Plan.
Updated: May. 4, 2021 at 7:44 AM EDT
|By WABI News Desk
Maine has one of the oldest population in the country.
Updated: Apr. 30, 2021 at 3:00 PM EDT
The Maine Department of Public Safety announced that Maine Capitol Police Chief Russell Gauvin is retiring effective Friday.
Updated: Apr. 23, 2021 at 5:34 PM EDT
|By Spencer Roberts
The bill would require any rule changes that would significantly affect caregivers and growers be referred to the legislature.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2021 at 12:25 PM EDT
|By Spencer Roberts
Supporters of the plan say a study of the proposal found that Maine ratepayers could save over $9 billion over the next 30 years.
Updated: Apr. 19, 2021 at 6:51 PM EDT
|By Morgan Sturdivant
Colby College is getting a big gift toward student financial aid.
Updated: Apr. 15, 2021 at 10:18 AM EDT
Thursday marks one year since the massive explosion at the paper mill in Jay.
Updated: Apr. 13, 2021 at 5:50 PM EDT
|By Spencer Roberts
The Maine Association of Realtors is opposed to the bill as written, saying annual testing is unnecessarily frequent.
Updated: Apr. 9, 2021 at 6:26 PM EDT
|By Allegra Zamore
The proposed action tightens ghost gun restrictions and requires pistol braces to be registered.
Updated: Apr. 9, 2021 at 4:17 PM EDT
|By Morgan Sturdivant
A gas nozzle that was incorrectly installed on a heating unit is to blame for an evacuation at the Puritan plant in Pittsfield Thursday night.
Updated: Apr. 9, 2021 at 12:24 PM EDT
|By Morgan Sturdivant
The Skowhegan State Fair will go on this year.
Updated: Apr. 9, 2021 at 12:17 PM EDT
|By WABI News Desk
The proposal to take down two dams in Waterville, one in Fairfield and one in Skowhegan has been dropped.
Updated: Apr. 9, 2021 at 6:36 AM EDT
|By Associated Press
An attorney for Robert Fuller Jr. suggested he’s open to taking it back and finding a new location.
Updated: Apr. 8, 2021 at 5:43 PM EDT
|By Spencer Roberts
The report covers a wide range of topics on the physical, social, economic, and educational well-being of Maine children.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2021 at 6:44 AM EDT
|By Associated Press
Maine uses ranked choice voting for offices such as U.S. senator and U.S. representative.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2021 at 6:47 AM EDT
The changes all went into effect immediately, the governor’s office said.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2021 at 5:07 PM EDT
|By Spencer Roberts
Legislative Republicans gathered outside the State House Wednesday to express concerns that Democrats will force through a biennial budget this week by majority vote.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2021 at 10:57 AM EDT
|By Morgan Sturdivant
Lewiston Police say 15-year-old Lanie Nolan was located late Tuesday night.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2021 at 5:33 AM EDT
|By WABI News Desk
Flags will remain lowered through Saturday.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2021 at 5:42 PM EDT
|By Spencer Roberts
The additional 163,000 Mainers using the unemployment system during the pandemic highlighted extensive problems with it.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2021 at 5:34 PM EDT
|By Spencer Roberts
Industry leaders expressed support for the intentions of the bill but had concerns over how to effectively implement it.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2021 at 6:55 PM EDT
|By Morgan Sturdivant
It would require anyone who worked in the office of marijuana policy to wait at least two years before working as a lobbyist or in the marijuana industry in Maine.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2021 at 10:58 AM EDT
|By Morgan Sturdivant
Authorities believe the two fell about 100 feet along ice covered cliff bands on Dorr Mountain.
Updated: Mar. 4, 2021 at 10:44 PM EST
|By Morgan Sturdivant
Fire officials around the state are urging Mainers to check their homes after three tragic fires last week.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2021 at 3:58 PM EST
|By Morgan Sturdivant
Moody has been found and is safe. He was picked up by the Bangor Police Department
Updated: Feb. 26, 2021 at 6:01 AM EST
|By WABI News Desk
Bellows testified in favor of a bill to make voting easier.
Updated: Feb. 17, 2021 at 7:11 PM EST
|By WABI News Desk
Kennebec County Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to remove the Melville Fuller statue from county property.
Updated: Feb. 15, 2021 at 5:30 PM EST
|By Morgan Sturdivant
Police are investigating a crash in Jay that killed a man Sunday night.
Updated: Feb. 15, 2021 at 5:10 PM EST
|By Morgan Sturdivant
31 airports across the state will share nearly $10 million dollars in federal funding.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2021 at 5:19 PM EST
|By Morgan Sturdivant
Behavioral health clinicians will now be embedded within law enforcement agencies across the state.
Updated: Feb. 8, 2021 at 4:45 PM EST
|By Morgan Sturdivant
No one was hurt in the accident but police say it's a reminder to look before switching lanes on the interstate.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2021 at 6:54 PM EST
|By Associated Press
Mills contends the state cannot afford to fully mirror federal tax cuts on CARES ACT funding funneled into Maine, saying it would cost $100 million to do so.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2021 at 6:49 PM EST
|By Morgan Sturdivant
In a letter to the fishing industry she’s asking for the Legislature’s approval of a 10-year moratorium on new offshore wind projects in waters managed by the state.