Maine likely to amend its strict mining laws in the coming months

But the changes could be significant, requiring public hearings and months of information gathering before they go into effect.

Civil rights group may seek federal probe of Maine’s indigent defense system

A forthcoming report to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will detail shortcomings of legal services for the state’s poor.

Longtime Maine Public Radio journalist Mal Leary dies at 72

Known as the dean of the State House press corps, Leary covered politics for 45 years for radio, TV and print, and even started his own news service.

Drill battery caused explosion, truck fire outside governor’s mansion, authorities say

A lithium ion battery in the truck's bed spontaneously combusted Thursday, causing the vehicle to burst into flames, investigators determined.

Right to housing among a flood of proposed state constitutional amendments

Rep. Benjamin Collings, D-Portland, hopes it would lead to new policies requiring more housing assistance and resources.

Face shields worn by 2 lawmakers not effective against transmission of COVID-19, says Maine CDC

Top lawmakers are urging their colleagues to stop ‘trying to skirt basic health and safety rules’ with face shields that the state's health agency says don't protect adequately against coronavirus transmission.

Facing scrutiny for social media posts, Maine Capitol Police chief temporarily replaced

Chief Russell Gauvin is temporarily relieved of his command, for his comments disputing the election results and criticizing COVID-19 mask mandates.

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.

PHOTO: ELHS student serves as honorary page

Maine farmers feeding Maine children

18 percent of Maine children live in poverty, and one in five Maine kids is food insecure.