Recipients of new child tax credit should check for details with financial pros

Gov. Mills vetoes bill to provide gaming rights to Maine tribes

Leaders of the 4 tribes reacted harshly to the veto, which was issued just hours before the measure would have become law without the governor's signature.

Legislature passes consumer-owned utility bill after Maine Senate reverses course

But supporters would have to pick up additional votes to override a likely veto from Gov. Janet Mills, who has expressed concerns about the buyout of CMP and Versant Power's assets.

Portland nonprofit not required to repay students whose study abroad was cut short by pandemic

A federal appeals court ruled this week that the Council on International Educational Exchange did not breach contracts with any students whose coursework moved online.

It’s official: Maine Mariners finalize affiliation with Bruins

The Maine Mariners of the ECHL team up with the Boston Bruins, joining the Sea Dogs and Celtics with parent clubs located close by in Boston.

Health officials search for key to boosting vaccination numbers

The Maine CDC and the state's health care networks are examining who has yet to be vaccinated, the reasons why and how best to reach them.

Bill banning flavored tobacco loses funding in state budget compromise

The legislation, which would bar the sale of menthol cigarettes, could be in jeopardy as a bipartisan budget deal fails to backfill sales tax revenue that would be lost.

Mainers earning less than $75,000 could get $300 ‘hazard payment’ checks

The COVID Disaster Relief Payment Fund is part of an $8.5 billion budget proposal the full Legislature is expected to vote on Wednesday.

Facebook wins dismissal of U.S., states’ monopoly lawsuits

The judge's opinion said the FTC failed to meet the burden for establishing that Facebook has a monopoly in social networking.

Portland bids farewell to Risbara’s Greenhouse after three decades

Peter and Claudia Risbara are retiring at the end of this week from the business they started in 1991.