Local & State
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PublishedMarch 15, 2022
No primary challengers for Mills or LePage
The lack of any Democratic or Republican primary challengers will allow Gov. Janet Mills and former Gov. Paul LePage to focus their full attention on each other in what is expected to be a costly and contentious race this fall.
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PublishedMarch 15, 2022
Divided legislative committee passes landmark tribal sovereignty bill
The proposal to rewrite the state's land claims settlement act is opposed by the Mills administration, which has offered more narrow legislation negotiated with tribal leaders.
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PublishedMarch 15, 2022
Power bill tax relief: Lawmakers find no easy solutions to complex problem
The sponsor of a bill envisioning some form of tax relief acknowledges, 'there's no silver bullet' to ease high energy costs.
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PublishedMarch 15, 2022
Maine drops CMP fraud probe after accuser withdraws suit and judge dismisses case
The state Public Utilities Commission has closed its summary investigation into potential rate impacts at Central Maine Power, citing a lack of evidence.
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PublishedMarch 15, 2022
Skowhegan company sees surge in orders for Ukrainian flags
Maine Stitching Specialties is selling Ukrainian flags and donating 20% to an organization providing meals for displaced Ukrainians.
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PublishedMarch 15, 2022
Housing bill to be scaled back, would still allow 4 units on many lots
House Speaker Ryan Fecteau is proposing to remove some controversial parts of his affordable housing bill to preserve fourplex and accessory dwelling unit provisions.
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PublishedMarch 15, 2022
Metro gets $1.9 million to update Breez commuter shuttles
A federal grant will buy new buses for a route between Portland and Brunswick with stops in Freeport and Yarmouth.
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PublishedMarch 15, 2022
Russian ship turned away from Maine port
The ship’s operator asked to dock in Eastport on March 3 after being turned away from a port on the St. Lawrence Seaway by the Canadian government.
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PublishedMarch 15, 2022
Push to allow hunting on Sundays falls short in Augusta
A legislative panel voted 8-3 against a proposal to lift a longtime ban on Sunday hunting in Maine
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PublishedMarch 15, 2022
Rep. Golden tests positive as Maine reports 354 new COVID-19 cases over 3 days
The state also reported 2 additional deaths on Tuesday.
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