September 22, 2021 Paul LePage, Maine's bombastic former GOP governor, kicking off new bid to win back old job Former Gov. Paul LePage of Maine on Wednesday formally kicks off his 2022 Republican challenge against his successor, Democratic Gov. Janet Mills, in what may end up being one of the marquee gubernatorial showdowns in next year’s elections.
September 10, 2021 Former AG Bill Barr, David Boies support brief in Maine religious school tuition Supreme Court case The Supreme Court agreed this summer to take up the case, Carson v. Makin, which stems from a Maine program that provides tuition for Maine residents to attend private high schools if their local district does not have a public school.
September 8, 2021 New Jersey farmer saves 'banjo buddy' from Ida floodwaters, rides tractor to rescue after call for help A New Jersey farmer used his tractor to rescue his friend who was visiting the state to deliver him a banjo while the remnants of Hurricane Ida ripped through the Northeast.
August 25, 2021 Mysterious giant rubber duck in Maine harbor disappears The 25-foot duck, which had a viral moment is now gone.
August 24, 2021 First responders tell 'Fox & Friends' vaccine mandates could make staff shortages worse First responders in Maine voiced concern Tuesday that a COVID-19 vaccine mandate could lead to further staffing shortages.
August 21, 2021 Maine human remains ID'd as those of daughter of deceased homeowner Skeletal remains found in Maine last May were identified on Friday as Denise Scott-Ramsey, a woman who had been reported missing in March, according to reports
August 19, 2021 Huge rubber duck appears in Maine harbor, amuses residents: ‘It’s wonderful’ A giant rubber duck appeared in the harbor in Belfast, Maine, but residents still don’t know how it got there.
August 19, 2021 New York shark sightings prompt new flag warnings at beaches For the first time, beaches in New York's Nassau County will fly a purple and white shark warning flag.
August 16, 2021 Maine police seeking tips in 1982 cold case murder of missing teen found in shallow grave Investigators in Maine are asking the public for help in solving a 1982 cold case murder involving a missing teen whose skeletal remains were found in a shallow grave.
July 29, 2021 Maine church asks Supreme Court to scrap COVID-era worship service restrictions A Maine church is asking the Supreme Court to block restrictions against houses of worship during the coronavirus pandemic, claiming that limiting its ability to hold religious services while exempting other activities and businesses for being "essential" violates its rights under the free exercise clause of the First Amendment.
