Hands Around the Capitol brought together abortion foes in the state capital to mark the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion nationwide.
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Conservative commentator’s South Portland speech canceled, triggering free speech fight
A Republican student group that wants to host Michelle Malkin no longer has official status, UMaine says, adding that it didn’t pressure a hotel into canceling the event.
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Gov. Mills, Rep. Pingree object to Trump plan to restrict work permits for asylum seekers
In separate filings, the Democrats say the proposal would hurt asylum seekers and businesses, and put a strain on social service agencies and local governments.
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Homeless man gets life in prison for setting truck afire, killing 2 in Bangor
John De St. Croix was convicted last year of arson and murder.
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Sweeping recommendations would overhaul Maine’s Indian land claims act
A task force outlines steps to restore the sovereignty that tribal leaders say was lost in the landmark 1980 law.
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Blanca Millan hopes to return to UMaine women’s basketball next year
The Black Bears will apply for a medical hardship waiver for Millan, who suffered a season-ending knee injury in Maine’s sixth game of the season.
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Village Coffee House to feature Big Nite O’ Blues II
This time of year cabin fever can easily start to set in. Don’t let it happen! JC (Jeff Christiansen), ‘Lunchpail’ Jere DeWaters, Jeff Davsion and Rob Babson will serve up blues, R&B and such, roots music featuring cool tunes with hot vocals, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, at the Village Coffee House in New […]
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NFL notebook: Patriots star receiver Edelman arrested on vandalism charge in California
New England wideout Julian Edelman was arrested near Los Angeles on suspicion of misdemeanor vandalism after allegedly jumping on the hood of a car.
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Collins’ decisions on over 600 federal judges have helped shape the nation’s courts
A Maine Sunday Telegram analysis shows that Maine’s Republican senator approved almost every federal judge she’s voted on, regardless of party. But an increasingly partisan Washington has intensified the scrutiny.
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‘Her Flag’ project comes to Maine State Museum
The 36-state project adds a stripe representing each state in the order that it ratified the 19th amendment, which gave women the right to vote a century ago.