'All hands on deck': Maine education leaders hope to turn around slumping scores

LEWISTON (WGME) – Maine's largest education association is responding to news that Maine isn't "making the grade." The Kids Count Data Book, out this week, ranks Maine in the bottom 10 states for K-12 education, based on low preschool …

Multi-vehicle crash on Maine Turnpike after deer struck, killed, state police say

YORK, Maine — A deer strike led to a multi-vehicle crash involving a fuel truck on the Maine Turnpike, state police said Wednesday. Minor injuries were reported, state police said. The deer did not survive. At around 7:13 p.m. Tuesday, troopers responded …

Portland Cold Storage Facility Targets Growth in Maine’s Nearly $10 Billion Trade Market

On Wednesday, June 11, the Maine International Trade Center (MITC) and Taylor Logistics hosted a tour of Portland’s new cold storage facility. MITC President Wade Merritt said the facility will help bring business to Maine.  The Maine International Cold …

Satanic Temple to Deliberately Open Abortion Clinic in Maine on Trump’s Birthday

The Satanic Temple is purposefully opening a telehealth abortion clinic in Maine on President Donald Trump’s birthday, June 14, and naming it to mock him. The Satanic Temple’s abortion branch, TST Health, is naming the abortion clinic the “President’s Yuge …

Maine Democrats vote to raise the tobacco tax higher than Janet Mills wanted

AUGUSTA, Maine — Democrats on the Legislature’s budget committee voted Wednesday to raise the cigarette tax by $1.50 per pack, going further than Gov. Janet Mills’ original proposal and revealing a centerpiece of their upcoming spending bill. The party- …

Maine Gambling Control Unit Issues Warning on Illegal Online Gaming Including Certain Sweepstakes Models

Maine’s Gambling Control Unit (GCU) has issued a formal warning regarding the proliferation of illegal interactive gaming (“iGaming”) platforms operating within the state. The warning emphasized that while certain forms of online gambling—such as advance …

Maine-Endwell Boys Lacrosse Falls In State Semifinal

Maine grocery prices rise about 5% in May

Maine Public's grocery price index rose 5.1% in May. That mostly represented some grocery items recovering from a dip in price in April. Egg prices have eased since January, but beef has risen in every month that we've surveyed. Overall, our basket …

Watch highlights from Somers 27-6 win over Maine-Endwell in Class C lacrosse semifinal

See photos as Somers tops Maine-Endwell in Class C lacrosse semifinal