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PublishedApril 5, 2021
Citing an increase in dangerous driving, state police say crackdown is coming
Maine State Police say they will start targeted enforcement to curtail speeding, distracted driving and infractions like expired inspection and registration stickers, which have been overlooked since the pandemic began last year.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2021
Maine’s top law enforcement official defends Trooper of the Year selection
Public Safety Commissioner Michael Sauschuck says a review found that the award, to an officer accused of racial profiling, was not meant to send a signal to the Black Lives Matter movement. A lawmaker who sought the review isn't satisfied.
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2021
New round of federal rent relief becomes available Monday
Applications for $200 million in new funding can be filed beginning at noon Monday.
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2021
Committee endorses bill to require racial impact statements in all state legislation
The measure, sponsored by Assistant House Majority Leader Rachel Talbot Ross of Portland, would require bills be analyzed for how they might impact racial minorities and disadvantaged ethnic groups.
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PublishedFebruary 1, 2021
Portland lawmaker introducing bill to gauge laws’ impacts on racial and ethnic groups
Assistant Majority Leader Rachel Talbot Ross will present her bill Wednesday to the Legislature's State and Local Government Committee.
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PublishedJanuary 19, 2021
Flu cases in Maine have decreased significantly as people take COVID precautions
The Maine CDC is reporting just 89 confirmed cases of the flu so far this season; last year there were 1,287 during the same period.
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2021
Maine State House quiet on Sunday amid protest concerns
There were no signs of activity by Trump supporters, who are said to be targeting state capitols for demonstrations through Inauguration Day.
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PublishedOctober 23, 2020
Anti-masking rallies in Portland and Augusta planned Saturday
Organizers call for the arrest of six governors, including Gov. Janet Mills.
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PublishedSeptember 13, 2020
Augusta teachers receive social, emotional training as students return amid pandemic
Licensed clinical social workers have provided training to help with school-related stress.
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PublishedAugust 25, 2020
Feds say Maine will receive money to fund added jobless benefits
The funding, being provided by the Federal Emergency Management Association, will allow Maine to provide $300 per week on top of a worker's unemployment benefit, FEMA said Tuesday.
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