Central Maine Power ranked dead last in nation for customer satisfaction

Advocates of a consumer-owned electric utility for Maine say CMP's latest low rating by J.D. Power supports their argument.

Maine Agricultural Trades Show to go virtual

Augusta-based MaineGeneral loses 191 employees, about 4% of workforce, over COVID vaccine mandate

The staffing disclosure came following last week's deadline for the state's health care workers to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus.

Augusta church holds baptisms on the river

Rick Stoops, who has served as the church as pastor since 1982, said this is the first he has seen the church hold a river baptism.

MaineGeneral sees uptick in COVID patients

Driven by the unvaccinated, the modest rise in COVID-19 admissions at MaineGeneral in Augusta belies the 325-percent jump in the seven-day daily case average across the state compared to one month ago.

Bill to remove veil of secrecy from Maine police surveillance tools advances

The measure sponsored by Rep. Charlotte Warren would repeal the law that effectively prohibits state police from answering any questions about troopers' use of surveillance tools such as facial recognition technology.

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.

New round of federal rent relief becomes available Monday

Applications for $200 million in new funding can be filed beginning at noon Monday.

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.

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.