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July 27, 2023

Maine residents looking to replace current state flag with retro version

Residents of Maine are pushing to replace the current state flag with a retro version. The residents want a flag with a simple pine tree and a blue north star.

July 27, 2023

Maine official accused of steering prison purchases toward specific vendors in exchange for kickbacks

Gerald E. Merrill, a Maine corrections official, has been accused of steering prison purchases to specific vendors in exchange for kickbacks.

July 26, 2023

Maine lawmakers endorse offshore wind program that would help state meet clean energy goals

Lawmakers in Maine endorsed legislation that would launch a clean energy program in the state. The program would help the state meet clean energy goals.

July 25, 2023

Maine poised to launch offshore wind program to meet clean energy goals, produce power for around 900K homes

The state of Maine is expected to launch an offshore wind program that would produce enough power for around 900,000 homes and meet clean energy goals.

July 25, 2023

Language regarding Maine's obligation to Native American tribes may be added back to state's constitution

Maine voters are set to decide whether to add language back to the constitution that highlights the state's obligation to Native American tribes.

July 24, 2023

Maine state police detective fatally shoots man who pointed gun at law enforcement, according to officials

Frank Foss Jr., a 28-year-old man, was fatally shot by a state police detective over the weekend in Maine. Foss Jr. pointed a gun at law enforcement before being shot.

July 24, 2023

Search for missing 18-year-old Maine lobsterman called off

The search for a missing 18-year-old Maine lobsterman was called off on Sunday. The lobsterman's boat was found unoccupied, and the search lasted for 40 hours.

July 21, 2023

Former Maine legislative candidate arrested on Jan. 6-related charges

Former Republican legislative candidate Matthew Brackley, 39, of Waldoboro, Maine, has been arrested on charges stemming from his participation in the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot.

July 21, 2023

ME demonstrator sues police for violating his First Amendment rights after being arrested during protest

Eli Durand McDonnell, a demonstrator from Maine, was arrested outside the home of Leonard Leo during a protest after the Supreme Court repealed the nationwide right to abortion.

July 20, 2023

Maine Democratic Gov. Janet Mills vetoes bill aimed at prohibiting foreign influence in state elections

Janet Mills, the governor of Maine, vetoed a bill that prohibited foreign influence in state elections. Gov. Mills feared the language was so broad it could silence "legitimate voices."