Oversight panel orders investigation of Maine office that provides lawyers for the poor

The Legislature's Government Oversight Committee approved a 'deeper dive' into the Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services after an initial review and outside reports raised questions about accountability.

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Sanders turns in signatures for Maine presidential primary in March

The presidential campaign of Bernie Sanders announced Monday that it had submitted 2,800 signatures of Maine voters to put the Vermont senator on the Democratic primary ballot in Maine.

Rain develops in Maine Wednesday evening with some snow in the mountains for Thanksgiving

Rain and some snow for Maine on Wednesday evening into Thursday morning.

New tax on internet sales boosts Maine’s budget further into the black

The tax, approved after the recent two-year budget was finalized, is one of several that contributed to an increase in state revenue.

Advocates highlight high stakes for some Maine immigrants in Supreme Court case

Elected officials and business, religious and educational leaders are warning that nearly 150 Mainers could be deported if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.

As jails run in the red, Maine lawmakers look to reduce inmate populations

A legislative committee is considering ways to reduce jail populations and increase the likelihood that inmates will find stability and support when they are released.

Health care, education likely to dominate legislative debates at State House

Democrats, who control both chambers of the Legislature, tout the lineup of bills accepted for consideration.

Maine legislative leaders prepare to trim list of 400 bills proposed for 2020

They will meet this month to decide which measures will be taken up in the second half of the legislative session.

Adorable and illegal: Baby red-eared slider turtles highlight Maine’s issues with illegal pets

Licensed exhibitor Drew Desjardins of Lewiston takes in and rehomes about 200 animals a year, up to 70% of them restricted or prohibited in Maine. He'd rather have state officials get the message out about what's illegal.