Lawmakers push to make drivers keep their hands off their phones

Supporters of new legislation believe their latest effort to strengthen Maine's distracted-driving laws has brighter prospects with Democrat Janet Mills in the Blaine House.

First 4 Mills Cabinet nominees get unanimous committee support at Legislature

The nominees to lead the departments of transportation, marine resources, community and economic development and administration and financial services must now be approved by the state Senate.

Jared Golden sponsors bill to withhold congressional pay during shutdowns

Sen. Susan Collins: Give all taxpayers a PIN and save billions of dollars

Acting AG says Mueller probe ‘close’ to being completed

Special counsel Robert Mueller has charged 34 people, including several close to the president. But he has yet to accuse anyone close to the Trump campaign of conspiring with the Kremlin.

Starbucks is ‘dragged into’ race as Schultz considers run for president

Schultz retired as chairman last summer but remains a large shareholder.

Mills administration names new director of MaineCare services

Michelle Probert, who oversees health and wellness programs at Bath Iron Works, was a manager in the MaineCare program during the first term of former Gov. Paul Lepage.

Critics call for replacing CMP, Emera Maine with a ‘consumer-owned utility’

The bill, which will be considered by the Legislature, would use low-interest revenue bonds to buy the transmission and distribution assets of Maine's two largest for-profit utilities.

New poll finds Trump underperforming Americans’ expectations

The assessment of the president measures his standing in 10 major issues and character traits.

Confirmation hearings for governor’s Cabinet start this week

The 14 nominees picked by the state's new Democratic governor to head Maine's government departments will appear before legislative committees starting Tuesday.