Three new national scenic byways designated in Maine

The federal government has designated three new National Scenic Byways in Maine in an attempt to draw tourism dollars

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 marijuana shops report brisk business despite pandemic

Maine marijuana shops are reporting brisk business even though the state's rollout of legal marijuana sales has been muted compared with others because of the coronavirus pandemic

Maine lawmakers seek more than a dozen changes to state election laws

Lawmakers from both parties are proposing reforms that could change the way Maine votes, including modifications made in 2020 to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Interactive Quiz: How much do you know about the holidays in Maine?

Ho, ho, how much do you know? Only one way to find out.

Maine Electoral College electors to cast ballots Monday

Maine's four electors will cast three ballots for Joe Biden and one for Donald Trump when they convene in the House chamber of the State House on Monday, while their counterparts across the U.S. will also cast their votes.

Maine added 91 new spiders to its state species list

Bad news for arachnophobes. There are 677 known species of spiders in Maine, including 91 new ones just added to the list last month. So small, so quiet, so many, you're probably sitting next to one right now...

Photos: Jill Biden called on Bangor voters to support Sara Gideon, support Democrats in election

New poll shows Gideon with slight lead in U.S. Senate race

Quinnipiac University's survey of 807 registered Maine voters finds Republican Sen. Susan Collins trailing the Democratic House speaker by 4 points.

Diocese of Portland information stolen in cyberattack

An email said personal information may have been stolen in May.