Maine bill would make oil companies pay into ‘climate superfund’

Democratic lawmakers in Maine are looking to create a climate superfund that would collected fees from groups that extract fossil fuels and refine crude oil to fund clean energy initiatives. Only two states — Vermont and New York — have passed similar laws …

Border Patrol arrests 39 undocumented migrants in Maine during 10-day operation

U.S. Border Patrol says agents arrested nearly 40 people in Maine during a 10-day targeted operation. According to the federal agency, all of the 39 people arrested were undocumented migrants from the countries of Guatemala, El Salvador, Mexico, Venezuela, …

Bill to ban adults from doxing minors in Maine advances

AUGUSTA, Maine (WGME) -- A bill to ban adults from doxing children in Maine is moving forward. Doxing is defined as intentionally posting a person's personal information, like an address, which directly or indirectly causes them physical harm. There …

3-day search for missing Maine teen turns up no new developments

A three-day search for a missing Maine teen over the weekend turned up no new leads, state police said Monday. "The search for Stefanie Damron over the weekend did not result in any new developments," Maine State Police spokesperson Shannon Moss …

As lawsuits threaten state climate superfunds, officials caution Maine from adopting one now

Although Maine often prides itself on living out its motto to be a leader, especially with environmental policy, state leaders are encouraging lawmakers to pause efforts to hold fossil fuel companies accountable.  Department of Environmental Protection …

The Special Olympics Of Maine Request-A-Thon On I-95 Is Next Week

Want to rock out with us for a great cause? Consider this your heads up that it's almost time for the Special Olympics Request-A-Thon on I-95! Lt. Whitehouse from Holden PD and Orono PD's Ed Leskey, Cori Skall Lt. Whitehouse from Holden PD and …

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Former Gov. LePage to run for Maine's 2nd congressional seat

(The Center Square) — Firebrand Maine Republican Paul LePage is seeking a return to politics with a challenge to Democratic Rep. Jared Golden in next year's midterm elections. LaPage, 76, filed paperwork with the Federal Elections Commission on Sunday …

39 Illegal Aliens Arrested In Maine Over A 10-Day Period

Nearly 40 people in the United States illegally were caught in Maine in a 10-day targeted enforcement operation. U.S. Border Patrol Arrested 39 Illegal Aliens in Maine in 10 Days Targeted enforcement operations resulted in arrests of 39 illegal aliens in …

Even ties are exciting as Portland Hearts of Pine brings pro soccer to Maine

A tie in sports is often an unsatisfying result. Worse than a win, better than a loss — a tie can often leave fans stuck in limbo somewhere between celebration and disappointment. But for the new Portland Hearts of Pine team and its fans, Sunday night’s 1- …