Lawmakers endorse ban on oil and gas drilling off Maine’s coast

But some question the value of a bill to prohibit oil and gas exploration in state-owned waters that are devoid of oil and gas reserves.

Committee rejects move to eliminate Maine motor vehicle inspections

In a unanimous vote, the Legislature's Transportation Committee rejects legislation that would have removed the requirement for a new motor vehicle safety inspection sticker each year.

Trump backs off threat to close southern border, says he’ll give Mexico a year

Earlier this week, the president had threatened to close the border this week if Mexico didn't stop illegal immigration.

Some on Mueller team said to be frustrated by limited information shared by Barr

It is not yet clear if Mueller’s full investigative findings will be released publicly.

Kushner identified as White House official denied security clearance

Security clearance experts said the issues raised in Kushner's background investigation were significant.

With 16,000 more Mainers already covered, feds approve state’s Medicaid expansion

Thousands had applied for the health care coverage starting in July, but were rejected by the LePage administration.

Bill to address the gender pay gap heads to Mills’ desk

Supporters say the measure addresses the discrepancy by prohibiting employers from asking about an applicant's wage history.

How the avocado supply became a key factor in the border debate

Some experts say that focusing on the avocado helps drive home the impact Trump's decision would have on American readers.

Donald Trump plans vote on ACA replacement after 2020 election

Maine treatment plants scramble to meet state’s new sludge-testing edict

Environmental regulators ordered wastewater treatment plants to test sludge for chemicals known as PFAS, but the plants face a tight timeline and uncertainty over what to do with sludge that's been used as fertilizer for decades.