Maine is latest state to approve interstate compact for social worker licenses
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine is set to become the latest state to join an interstate compact for social worker licensure.
Political news from state Maine
How can Trump still run for president as he heads to trial with four criminal indictments?
Donald Trump is the subject of four criminal indictments at a time when he is hot on the trail of another stint in the White House, having all but officially secured the Republican presidential nomination with ease despite the myriad legal problems he faces.
Maine lawmakers reject bill for lawsuits against gunmakers and advance others after mass shooting
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine lawmakers turned down a proposal to allow residents to sue gunmakers over injuries stemming from illegal gun sales while advancing several other proposals after last year’s Lewiston mass shooting.
Maine lawmakers approve shield law for providers of abortion and gender-affirming care
The Democratic-controlled Maine Legislature gave final approval Friday to a bill that would protect health care workers who provide abortion and gender-affirming care from legal action brought in other states.
How can Trump still run for president as he heads to trial with four criminal indictments?
Donald Trump is the subject of four criminal indictments at a time when he is hot on the trail of another stint in the White House, having all but officially secured the Republican presidential nomination with ease despite the myriad legal problems he faces.
A healthy US economy's secret ingredient: Immigrant workers, eager to fill jobs
Having fled economic and political chaos in Venezuela, Luisana Silva now loads carpets for a South Carolina rug company. She earns enough to pay rent, buy groceries, gas up her car — and send money home to her parents.
Maine Republicans Censured For Linking Mass Shooting To God’s Anger With Abortion Law
Two Republican lawmakers in Maine were censured on Thursday after the pair said the state’s deadliest mass shooting was linked to God’s anger with a bill that expanded access to abortion.
Maine shooter’s commanding Army officer acknowledges his inaction over missed counseling sessions
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — The commanding officer of an Army reservist responsible for the deadliest shooting in Maine history acknowledged to an independent commission on Thursday that he didn’t take action when the reservist skipped counselor sessions, and didn’t attempt to verify that the shooter’s family took away his guns.