Politics

A special election is slated for June 14 in Maine State Senate District 7 to fill that vacant Hancock County seat.

A lawsuit over Maine’s system that provides attorneys to those who can’t afford one is being allowed to proceed.

The petitions call for legislative action that would expand background checks for all gun sales, pass a federal red flag law, and provide greater resources for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.

Lawmakers are considering a new bill to extend the free lunch program that was passed during the pandemic. But, they haven’t acted on it yet.

Gov. Janet Mills announced Wednesday that the first round of $850 relief checks for Mainers will be sent on Thursday.

Senators Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal are talking to Republicans as they seek to pass 'red flag' laws and mental health reform.

An gunman opened fire Tuesday at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas Tuesday. At least 21 people, including 19 children, were killed.

Nonprofits and community organizations want the state of Maine to begin coordinating services for asylum seekers.

The United States Air Force is expected to make a decision soon on supplying new KC-46 refueling tankers for two Air National Guard Refueling Wings.

Child welfare advocates including foster parents rallied outside the State House on Wednesday.

Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, is back in Maine after making a secret trip to Ukraine this weekend.

The group says that “democratic leaders did not respect the tribes nor represent future generations when making this decision.”

The Maine Democratic Convention continued with its second day Saturday from the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor.

All attendees must also wear a well-fitted mask covering their nose and mouth at all times.

Maine’s two U.S. senators want their colleagues to ratify an agreement that would phase out a greenhouse gas linked to climate change.

The Maine Legislature has sustained five vetoes by Gov. Janet Mills as lawmakers wrapped up their work.

LePage criticized his opponent – his successor -- Democrat Janet Mills, for increasing state spending, her stewardship of the local economy, and her handling of the coronavirus.

A lawsuit has been filed at the Kennebec County Courthouse in Augusta seeking to abolish Maine’s Sunday hunting ban.

Maine might move to a more open style of primary elections.

Maine Gov. Janet Mills on Wednesday signed a pair of bipartisan bills recently passed by the state legislature intended to boost the state’s stock of affordable housing amid a pandemic-driven surge in migration to Maine and home prices.

Native American leaders in Maine aren’t giving up on sovereignty but appear to be resigned that sweeping change is unlikely this year.

Maine is increasing funding for smoking cessation programs as the state tries to shed the distinction of having the highest rate of smoking in New England.

A new law in Maine is designed to prevent harassment and blockades outside abortion providers in the state.

Maine is close to requiring screening for a potentially debilitating virus in some newborns in the state.

Democratic Gov. Janet Mills is asking tribal chiefs and legislatives leaders to drop their effort to amend the Maine Indian Land Claims Settlement Act of 1980 to expand tribal sovereignty.

A group of public health advocates and their legislative allies are urging Gov. Janet Mills to sign a bill that will strengthen the state’s Good Samaritan law concerning drug-related medical assistance.

Maine Gov. Janet Mills has signed into law a bill that closes a loophole that allowed out-of-state garbage to be dumped in a state-owned landfill.

Gov. Janet Mills signed the supplemental budget into law Wednesday afternoon during a ceremony at the State House.

The Maine Senate has given final approval to a bill to expand a law that shields people who report drug overdoses.

Maine Gov. Janet Mills’ proposal to place new regulations on electric utilities was in limbo after failing to win enough support in the House.