Wabanaki leaders, advocates rally outside the Maine State House for Question 6

Participants in the Indigenous Peoples Day rally call for expanded sovereignty rights for tribal communities and passage of a ballot question next month to restore treaty language to printed copies of the Maine Constitution.

Maine safety net spending has tripled since start of pandemic

With costs ballooning, state lawmakers are looking at ways to restructure the state's General Assistance program to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Lawmakers vote to continue investigation of financial operations at Maine Veterans’ Homes

Allegations of financial impropriety were first brought to light by a whistleblower in February, but few details about the claims have been made public.

Maine lobsterman and lawmaker says he and his sternman narrowly survived after boat capsized

Billy Bob Faulkingham, the Republican leader in the Maine House, said he and Alex Polk are lucky to be alive after his boat was struck by 'a giant rogue wave' east of Mount Desert Island Friday.

Hundreds gather in Portland to support people in recovery

Portland Recovery Community Center held its 10th annual Rally 4 Recovery to give hope to people seeking to overcome addiction.

Ethics panel reviewing formal complaint against state Senate president

Sen. Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, declared a second home in Augusta as his principal residence on his mortgage, and Republican critics say he should be investigated for potential violations.

Maine cannabis regulators consider new rules to expand consumer access

Maine’s gun laws couldn’t stop 2 deadly shootings this year. Are more laws the answer?

Violent incidents in Bowdoin and Westbrook have been used by advocates on both sides of the gun control debate to argue that the current laws don't work as intended.

Some Maine lawmakers missed 1 in 5 votes; others had perfect attendance

State legislators' voting records varied widely last session.

Even as new Maine law expands abortion access, providers worry about court rulings in other states

Maine could face significant restrictions on abortion access if a recent Texas appeals court decision is upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court.