Maine Legislature makes history despite tensions between, and within, parties

Major new laws were passed, bringing Mainers paid family and medical leave and expanded access to abortion.

Maine law change will require details of misconduct in police disciplinary documents

Specific information about misconduct must be disclosed in the disciplinary records of police officers and other public employees under law changes signed by Gov. MIlls, but recommendations to require record retention were not included.

Talbot Ross soaks in historic role in Legislature

Speaker of the House Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, became emotional as she described being unprepared for the moment she took the gavel for the first time.

Eric Brakey returns to Maine senate; Democrats win Auburn legislative seats

The Republican won a close race for Maine Senate while Auburn Democrats took legislative seats.

Democrats sweep in Lewiston legislative races

Lewiston’s Mana Abdi to be first Somali-American lawmaker in Maine

"I'm walking into new territory," Abdi said. She says her election is a sign that the Legislature is growing more representative of the people it serves.

Democrats, allies are spending big in bid to keep control of Maine’s Legislature

If successful, Democrats would maintain the ability to elect constitutional officers, set the policy agenda and block policy proposals from former Republican Gov. Paul LePage, should he defeat Democratic Gov. Janet Mills on Nov. 8.

Top battlegrounds in battle for Maine Legislature

Early and absentee voting underway in Maine

So far, Democrats are requesting six out of every 10 absentee ballots – a much higher rate than Republicans.

Sawin Millett announces State House reelection bid