DAMARISCOTTA (AP) — A Maine man says he hopes to keep his 96-year-old grocery store open with a possible sale to another local business, but its current status is in flux. In a statement, Damariscotta’s Yellowfront Grocery announced they intend to keep the store open despite rumors that they would close. The Bangor Daily News reports co-owner […]

AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine lawmakers are returning to Augusta to tackle big questions on recreational marijuana sales and funding for voter-approved Medicaid expansion. Wednesday marks the first day of the second session of the 128th Legislature. This year, lawmakers face re-election. Several legislative leaders are running for governor and Congress. While Medicaid expansion and recreational […]

LEWISTON (AP) — A new mayor is going to be taking the helm in Maine’s second largest city. On Tuesday, Lewiston Mayor-elect Shane Bouchard will be sworn in at City Hall along with a number of other local officials. Outgoing Mayor Bob Macdonald, who was limited to three consecutive two-year terms, is expected to give […]

AUGUSTA (AP) — A new law aimed at addressing Maine’s opioid crisis is coming into effect as advocates demand more urgency. Law enforcement officials say 376 Mainers died of a drug overdose in 2016. Republican Rep. Deborah Sanderson backed a new law that requires Maine health care providers to have an opioid medication prescribing policy […]