Maine crash defendant's assets questioned; crash killed Berwick woman, companion

19 August 2008, 9:15 am

Robert LaPointe of Medway, Mass., is scheduled to stand trial Sept. 8 in Portland on two manslaughter counts.... read more

Petition Validated On Maine Tax Repeal Effort

19 August 2008, 12:57 am

Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap has validated a petition to allow a statewide vote asking Mainers if they want to repeal new taxes on beer, wine and soda.... read more

Maine considers making computer techs report child porn

18 August 2008, 9:03 am

The Legislature's Judiciary Committee is drafting the bill that would impose a requirement similar to those in place for doctors, teachers and commercial film developers, who are already required to report any ...... read more

Maine governor airs energy plan

17 August 2008, 8:55 am

Gov. John Baldacci advanced a $12.6 million energy action plan Friday which he said makes a special legislative session to deal with the effects of high fuel prices unnecessary.... read more

Five Governors Attend Blaine House Anniversary

17 August 2008, 12:34 am

The past and present of Maine politics collided in Augusta Friday night. Five of the six living Maine governors got together to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the governor's mansion, the Blaine House.... read more

Requests to cut wood on state land overwhelm parks service

16 August 2008, 8:24 am

AUGUSTA : A program that allows Mainers to cut wood on state land for $25 a cord, which in recent years has had three or four dozen participants, is now attracting 10 times that many applicants, who are being ...... read more