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August 1, 2023

New York eyes decriminalizing prostitution after Maine takes similar steps

The state of New York has its eye set on fully decriminalizing prostitution, which would be a first for the nation; however, such a law may actually increase sex trafficking.

August 1, 2023

Maine regulators push to raise quota of baby eels that can be harvested from state's waterways

Regulators in Maine are pushing to raise the amount of baby eels that can be harvested from the state's waterways. The eels are typically worth over $2,000 per pound.

July 31, 2023

Maine police investigate deaths of 2 people following gunfire in city street

Lewistown and Maine police are investigating the deaths of two people who were killed after gunfire erupted in the street. Police believe the shooting was an isolated incident.

July 31, 2023

Medal of Honor recipient christens future US Navy destroyer that will bear his name

Medal of Honor recipient and hero Harvey "Barney" Barnum christened a future U.S. Navy destroyer on July 19, 2023. The destroyer will bear Barnum's name.

July 28, 2023

Second arrest made in case against Maine corrections official accused of taking kickbacks

Melanie Ann High, 67, was arrested Thursday in connection to the case against Gerald Merrill, a deputy superintendent at a correctional facility accused of accepting kickbacks.

July 28, 2023

Quadruple homicide suspect Joseph Eaton eyes insanity defense

Joseph Eaton's lawyers are reportedly aiming for an insanity defense in the quadruple homicide case against the Maine resident, which includes the murders of his parents.

July 28, 2023

President Biden plans to sign executive order encouraging the creation of new inventions in Maine

President Biden is traveling to Maine for the first time during his presidency. He plans to sign an executive order that encourages companies to manufacture new inventions in the state.

July 27, 2023

Maine hydropower project to resume despite $500M price hike

Construction on an international hydropower transmission project stretching from the Canadian border to Lewiston, Maine, will resume next week.

July 27, 2023

Doctor who headed Navajo Nation COVID response tapped to head Maine CDC

Dr. Puthiery Va, who headed the Navajo Nation's COVID-19 response effort, has been selected to serve as Maine's next Center for Disease Control and Prevention director.

July 27, 2023

Maine plans to source half its energy from offshore wind by 2040

Maine will generate at least 3,000 megawatts of electricity — over half its power supply — from offshore wind turbines come 2040 under a bill signed into law by Gov. Janet Mills.