PORTLAND (AP) — Police in Portland say a driver who was trying to drive on railroad tracks now faces charges after his car got stuck on the tracks. Portland Police Sgt. Jake Tinkham says the driver, whose name was unavailable, got his car stuck on the train tracks Sunday night. The driver has been issued […]

AUGUSTA (AP) — Some lawmakers want to make sure elected officials show up in person to public meetings. Two bills set for a Tuesday public hearing would no longer allow some officials to use phones or other technology to remotely participate in public meetings. The Legislature’s Right to Know Advisory Committee has expressed concern that […]

ROCKPORT (AP) — The largest fishermen’s convention in New England is scheduled to take place this week in Rockport. The Maine Fishermen’s Forum is scheduled for March 1 to 3 at the Samoset Resort in Rockport. The event brings fishermen, lobstermen and clammers together with other members of the industry to discuss the biggest issues […]

AUGUSTA (AP) — Another group has filed a lawsuit against Maine Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s moratorium on new wind power projects, saying the executive order is unconstitutional. The Maine Renewable Energy Association this month filed the lawsuit in Kennebec County Superior Court saying the governor lacks the executive authority to decide which industries can get […]