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January 19, 2024

Maine looks to migrant surge to remedy worker shortage

Maine Gov. Janet Mills and state Rep. Deqa Dhalac, both Democrats, unveiled a proposal Friday to tap into the state's growing immigrant population to help address its worker shortage.

January 19, 2024

Maine lawmaker warns residents alarmed by transgender youth bill that strips parents' rights: 'Huge outcry'

A Republican lawmaker criticized Democrats pushing a transgender safe haven bill for teenagers that wouldn't require parental consent to treat out-of-state minors.

January 19, 2024

Maine residents ‘overwhelmed’ at prospect of becoming a 'transgender safe haven,' state lawmaker says

Maine Republican State Rep. Katrina Smith expresses concerns over a new push from state leaders to make the state a ‘transgender safe haven.’

January 17, 2024

Maine Superior Court issues a stay on state's decision to bar Trump from primary ballot

The Maine Superior Court issued a stay of the Secretary of State’s decision to remove former President Trump from the state's Republican primary ballot pending a decision from the U.S. Supreme Court.

January 17, 2024

US Coast Guard approves demolition plan for Maine fishing boat that crashed during weekend storm

A fishing boat that crashed into rocks off the Maine coast during a storm will be removed in the coming days. The wreck near Trundy Point required a challenging rescue.

January 15, 2024

Maine residents mourn as record high tide washes away historic fishing shacks

A record high tide in Maine led to the destruction of three historic fishing shacks dating back to the 1800s at Willard Beach in South Portland, officials say.

January 12, 2024

Maine Senate confirms first woman to lead state's National Guard

Retired Army Brig. Gen. Diane Dunn has been confirmed by the Maine Senate as the first woman to serve as the state's adjutant general, leading the Maine National Guard.

January 12, 2024

Meet the American who turned ice into gold, Frederic Tudor, saw global commodity in winter ponds

"Ice King" Frederic Tudor, of Boston, Massachusetts created a new industry by cutting ice from New England ponds then shipping it around the world, changing global commerce and tastes.

January 11, 2024

Maine 'jihadist' pleads guilty to New Year's Eve 2022 machete attack near Times Square

Trevor Bickford, 20, of Wells, Maine, pleaded guilty Thursday to attempted murder for his Dec. 31, 2022 attack on three New York City police officers.

January 11, 2024

Maine town plans to rebuild historic lighthouse damaged by storm

A strong storm in the Northeast severely damaged the Pemaquid Point Light in Maine. Despite the extensive destruction, caretakers are optimistic about rebuilding the damaged portions.