Maine Voter ID proposal runs into strong opposition at public hearing

Lawmakers heard hours of testimony Friday from opponents of several proposals to require photo identification prior to voting in Maine, including a citizen initiative that would also place new restrictions on absentee voting. Most of the testimony focused …

These 3 Haunted Maine Lighthouses Will Give You the Chills

Sure, Maine doesn't have the most lighthouses in the country (that would be Michigan, if you're wondering), but they are pretty synonymous with the state. There are over 60 of these iconic landmarks in Maine, according to Maine.gov, including the …

Maine’s top court denies appeal of Lincolnville man’s manslaughter conviction

Maine’s Supreme Judicial Court has rejected an appeal filed by a Lincolnville man convicted of manslaughter in the 2023 death of his roommate. Matthew Pendleton, 49, was initially charged with murder after his roommate and childhood friend, Kevin Curit, …

Maine’s Shocking Assault on Democracy and Free Speech

Camões Institute promotes the Portuguese language in Maine schools

The coordinator of Portuguese Education in the United States, João Caixinha, confirmed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to Lusa, which he has been negotiating since 2022. This memorandum is set to expand and invigorate the promotion of …

14 students on Maine HS track team taken to hospital after suspected antifreeze leak on bus

More than a dozen students at Auburn's Edward Little High School are recovering after they fell ill from a suspected antifreeze leak on the bus that was bringing them home from a track and field meet.Fairfield-Benton Emergency Services and Waterville …

Antifreeze leak suspected after students on Maine school bus hospitalized with illness

14 students were hospitalized after they reported feeling ill on a bus in the Fairfield area. First responders say a call came in around 10:20 p.m. Thursday for a report of students getting sick from a potential antifreeze leak. The Morning Sentinel …

Recent rainfall is slowly improving the drought monitor across Maine

While we’ve had our share of dry days recently, there’s also been plenty of wet ones with more on the way this weekend. Let's take a look back at how the drought monitor looked at the beginning of the year—on January 1st. Notice that much of the …

Frey, Mills respond after Maine’s settlement with USDA

AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey announced Friday the state has reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding the freezing or termination of funding for the state over alleged Title IX violations. In the …

Central Maine Healthcare welcomes physical therapy provider

LEWISTON — Gregory Violette, doctor of physical therapy, has been hired by Central Maine Medical Center and will work with orthopedic patients at Central Maine Therapy Services. Violette, who earned his DPT degree from the University of New England, says …