Health professionals say putting a proponent of a conspiracy theory in such a position of authority is dangerous.
2017
As Collins introduces Sessions, Mainers protest
Demonstrators gather outside her offices in Portland, Bangor and elsewhere to voice objections to her support of the attorney general nominee.
Rocky confirmation hearing likely for secretary of state nominee
Fellow Republicans are expected to rough up Texas oilman Rex Tillerson.
York sets aside $25,000 to fight Maine Turnpike Authority on toll plaza
The town and a citizens group oppose the authority’s plan to build a $40 million toll plaza 1½ miles north of the existing one.
Boys’ basketball: Greely beats Yarmouth in 3OTs
Matt McDevitt scores 33 points as the Rangers beat the Clippers, 82-74.
Girls’ basketball: Wells rallies to beat Kennebunk
The Warriors improve to 6-2 with a win over the Rams.
Despite emissions scandal, Volkswagen vying for title of year’s biggest carmaker
Huge demand in China may move Volkswagen from No. 2 to No. 1 in global sales.
Carl Edwards plans to walk away from auto racing
The NASCAR driver will give up the final year of his Joe Gibbs Racing contract, and his future is uncertain.
Lawmakers battle over student’s art
Hanging in a tunnel in the U.S. Capitol complex, the painting depicts a scene of civil unrest.
Rusty patched bumble bee placed on endangered species list
It is selected because of its former abundance and astonishing plummet.