Local & State

Gov. Mills signs 4 bills to reduce medication prices, including buying from Canada

One new law – subject to federal approval – would let Maine act as a wholesaler to import prescription drugs from Canada.

Politics

House Speaker Sara Gideon announces challenge to Sen. Collins

The Democrat from Freeport will face at least 2 other members of her party in the primary next June who want to take on the long-serving Republican.

Local & State

Stephen, Tabitha King help push asylum seekers’ fund over $500,000

The city got $40,000 from his foundation and $22,000 from a West End family, Portland officials say.

Local & State

Ticketing surge adds to confusion, anger in Biddeford parking debate

Business owners and residents continue to push back against new fees and rules.

New England

Driver charged in New Hampshire crash that killed 7 motorcyclists

Volodymyr Zhukovskyy, 23, will face 7 counts of negligent homicide, officials say.

Local & State

Kennebunk grapples with another racial incident involving students

A video allegedly depicts two teenage girls drinking and one repeatedly using a racial slur.

Cops & Courts

Two Lewiston men involved in deadly Kennedy Park fight face unrelated charges

Editorials

Our View: More must be done to make the most of MaineCare expansion

When enrollment finally ramps up, will there be enough providers available for substance use disorder treatment?