BRUNSWICK (AP) — An outbreak of mumps has been reported at two Maine colleges. The Sun Journal reports two cases have been confirmed at Bowdoin College in Brunswick. A spokesman for Bates College in Lewiston says eight of its students have been diagnosed with the disease since the beginning of October, but none have an […]

WESTBROOK Cities and towns across Maine are considering temporarily banning businesses from selling marijuana as voters prepare to decide Tuesday whether the drug can be legally sold in the state for recreational use. Passage would allow retail stores and social clubs to open around the state. However, municipalities would be allowed to decide whether to […]

AUGUSTA The loss of a liberal megadonor’s millions of dollars in contributions this election season led Maine Democrats fighting to regain control of the state Senate to increasingly lean on a national Democratic Party group targeting state races in the state legislature where Republicans control the Senate and Democrats the House. Maine Democrats’ $2 million […]

BLAINE (AP) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is sending more than $400,000 to Maine to help six small businesses invest in renewable energy systems. U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King say the money will help the businesses purchase and install renewable energy systems or upgrade to more efficient equipment. The money comes from […]

LEWISTON (AP) — Officials at a private liberal arts college in Lewiston say orange fliers distributed at numerous dorms and at the school’s dining hall are a “deliberate attempt at voter suppression.” The fliers found at Bates College over the weekend state that students must pay to change their driver’s licenses to Lewiston within 30 […]

BOSTON (AP) — Former President George H.W. Bush was once known for playing golf at breakneck speed. Now collectors have an opportunity to own some of his golfing history. Boston-based RR Auction has placed up for bid Bush’s Titleist Scotty Cameron ‘Big Sur’ putter, his Callaway golf bag and a pair of size 11 Nike […]

AUGUSTA (AP) — With Thanksgiving looming, Maine’s wild turkeys are ready to give thanks for the end of the fall hunting season. This year’s fall turkey hunt began on Oct. 1 and ends on Monday. Maine hunters pursue turkeys with shotguns and bows and arrows. The rules differ by wildlife management district. Hunters are allowed […]

AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine plans to expand its efforts to prevent substance abuse with the help of a federal grant. The federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is giving the state up to $94,000 for programs aimed at mental and substance abuse disorders. The federal agency says the grant is specifically targeted at […]

AUGUSTA Republican Maine Gov. Paul LePage says his state is withdrawing from the federal government’s refugee resettlement program. The Portland Press Herald reports LePage sent a letter to Democratic President Barack Obama on Friday citing concerns about the adequacy of vetting of refugees coming from countries such as Syria. LePage cites the potential burden on […]