Maine Democrats approve platform defending abortion access, LGBTQ rights

Gov. Janet Mills

Published
May 13, 2022

Maine Democrats approve platform defending abortion access, LGBTQ rights

The two-day convention began Friday in Bangor and culminates Saturday with a speech by Gov. Janet Mills.
Published
May 9, 2022

Legislature upholds 5 vetoes by Gov. Mills of wide-ranging bills

Gov. Janet Mills has never had a veto overridden.
Published
May 4, 2022

Rick Lawrence sworn in as Maine’s first Black Supreme Judicial Court justice

The longtime district court judge said he will bring a strong perspective that the state's highest court makes legal decisions that affect people's everyday lives.
Published
April 29, 2022

New book: Gov. Mills thought President Trump was ‘having a nervous breakdown’ during one call with governors

The anecdote appears in a new book by two New York Times journalists that will be released next week.
Published
April 28, 2022

Gov. Mills tests positive for COVID-19

The governor, who has been vaccinated and boosted, said she will monitor her symptoms and isolate for at least five days.
Published
April 25, 2022

Gov. Mills’ opposition halts tribal sovereignty bill

The Legislature adjourns without funding the legislation, though it's possible leadership could call another session before lawmakers reconvene May 9 to take up vetoes.
Published
April 22, 2022

Maine launches website to explain relief check rules

The site answers questions about the $850 checks that will be sent to many Mainers beginning in June.
Published
April 19, 2022

Maine lawmakers approve $1.2 billion state budget

The Legislature easily passed a budget proposal on Tuesday, including funds to send $850 checks to more than 850,000 Mainers.
Published
April 6, 2022

Orrington church suing the governor for pandemic restrictions says its case still matters

Calvary Chapel Bangor is still suing the governor for pandemic restrictions on religious gatherings that haven't been in effect for more than a year.
Published
March 31, 2022

Congress hears Rep. Golden’s bill to allow Maine tribes to benefit from future federal Indian laws

Several members of the House indigenous affairs subcommittee were perplexed by the limits the 1980 Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act imposed on the tribes.