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Governor Mills Signs Bill To Ban Conversion Therapy For Minors

Governor Mills signed legislation this week that will ban all forms of conversion therapy for minors in the state. Continue reading…

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Governor Janet Mills Signs $7.8 Billion Two-Year Budget

The two-year budget, signed by Governor Mills on Monday, is slightly less than her original $8 billion proposal. Continue reading…

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Are We About To See The End Of Cell Phones While Driving In Maine?

We will join 16 other states, as well as Washington DC, in banning the use of cell phones behind the wheel. Continue reading…

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Students In Maine Won't Be Vaping At School Anymore

You won't stop a teenager from trying something they have their minds set on. But limiting the number of places they can do it out in the open is a good start. Continue reading…

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Bangor Might Make Dogs Wear Leashes On The Waterfront

The increased foot traffic has drawn some backlash from some folks, who complain that the unleashed animals can be a nuisance. Continue reading…

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Mainers Are About To Get A $104 Check In The Mail From the State

I'm not sure I feel comfortable using the term free money, but that's what it sure feels like when you get random checks in the mail. Continue reading…

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US Army Says Texts Claiming People Are Being Drafted Are Fake

Someone has been sending out alerts telling folks they're being drafted, and to get in touch with their local recruiter immediately. Continue reading…

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Bangor Will Be Keeping The Bus Hub In Pickering Square

The Bangor City Council has decided in a very close 5-4 vote, to keep the buses moving in and out of Pickering Square downtown. Continue reading…

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Super Tuesday: What to Expect at the Polls in Maine

March 3rd is Super Tuesday, and voters should prepare themselves for what to expect, including a referendum question that's open to everyone. Continue reading…

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Disabled Vets Can Now Get A Lobster Fishing License For Free

Anyone can get a non-commercial license, but it the fees associated with it, especially the first time, will easily put a dent in a $100 bill. Continue reading…

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Voters Reject Question 1, Elect O'Connell as Representative

Voters, on Tuesday, rejected Question 1, and chose Kevin O'Connell to the House of Representatives for District 128. Continue reading…

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Mainers Can't Get Enough Of Gov. Mills' Sign Language Interpreters

At some point, a lot of comments start to shift about how entertained they are by watching the interpreter. And the whole comment thread sighs in relief. Continue reading…

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Mainers Can't Get Enough Of Gov. Mills Sign Language Interpreters

At some point, a lot of comments start to shift about how entertained they are by watching the interpreter. And the whole comment thread sighs in relief. Continue reading…

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Paul LePage Says He Plans to Run For Governor in 2022

Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage said during a radio interview this week that he plans to run for governor again in the next election. Continue reading…

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President Trump Plans To Visit Maine on Friday

President Donald Trump plans to visit Maine on Friday, according to several news outlets. Continue reading…

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President Trump Visits Maine Amid Protests, Rallies

President Donald Trump visited two Maine locations on Friday. Continue reading…

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Flags at Half-staff in Remembrance of Former Speaker of the House

Flags in Maine are flying at half-staff this week, in remembrance of John Richardson, Jr. who once served as the Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives. Continue reading…

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Some Folks Are Using Fake Exemption Cards To Skip Wearing Masks

There have been cards going around that claim it's discrimination to refuse entry to a business for not wearing a mask. The problem is, they're fake. Continue reading…

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Internet & Transportation Bonds Approved, Gideon Wins Primary

The bond questions were approved, but one race is still undecided as it goes into a ranked choice tabulation. Continue reading…

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What WIll You Do With A Second Stimulus Check? [POLL]

With no end in sight to the havoc being caused by COVID-19, it seems the federal government is poised to release another round of payments. Continue reading…

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