AUGUSTA Republican Gov. Paul LePage didn’t have the authority to shutter a minimum-security prison last month without obtaining legislative approval, a judge ruled, as lawmakers considered whether to fund the prison for another year. Superior Court Justice Michaela Murphy granted a temporary injunction sought by the attorney general, unions and the Washington County Commission. She […]

BRUNSWICK On Monday, Henry and Marty Restaurant, will host a dinner to benefit the Oasis Free Clinics. The three course meal is $50 per person with all proceeds going to support Oasis’ medical and dental clinics. Call (207) 721-9141 to make a reservation as seating is limited. For the past 10 years, Henry and Marty […]

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — The Maine Department of the Secretary of State says 12 candidates have qualified for the primaries to run for governor. Republican Gov. Paul LePage is leaving the post because of term limits. Democratic candidates are Attorney General Janet Mills; State Sen. Mark Dion; former state speaker of the House Mark Eves; […]

LEWISTON (AP) — A Republican Maine House candidate now has an opponent after he used Twitter to attack two students who survived a shooting at a Florida high school, calling one of them a “skinhead lesbian” and the other a “bald-faced liar.” Democrat Eryn Gilchrist filed to run against Leslie Gibson on Thursday, eliminating his […]

BANGOR (AP) — A New York man charged in connection with a 2016 shootout at a Maine Walmart has been found guilty of federal gun and drug possession charges, but not guilty of firing his weapon. WABI-TV reports that 39- year-old Reginald McBride was convicted Wednesday in federal court in Bangor. He still faces charges […]

SKOWHEGAN (AP) — A host of Maine’s first marijuana themed radio show says he hopes it educates listeners and breaks down the stigma surrounding pot. The Portland Press Herald reports “Cannabis Connection” debuted on WFMX last month. Medical marijuana shop owner Dawson Julia and on- air personality Chris Rush host the program, which airs Mondays […]

PORTLAND (AP) — Officials have figured out a way to fund $2 million in upgrades to the terminal that houses a ferry service between Maine and Nova Scotia. The Bangor Daily News reports Bay Ferries Ltd. CEO Mark MacDonald announced Wednesday the company and Nova Scotia’s government would pay for most of the work at […]

NEWRY (AP) — Authorities say searchers rescued a hiker who lost his way on a trail in rural western Maine. The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife says 29- year- old Thomas Dilger of Worcester, Massachusetts, used a mobile phone to call for help Wednesday. He lost his way on Grafton Loop Trail in […]