The Latest Breaking News from Maine

87-year-old woman fought off a teenage intruder, then fed him because he was ‘awfully hungry’

An 87-year-old Maine woman ably fought off a teenage attacker before feeding him because he said he was “awfully hungry.”

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2023

Maine Voters To Decide On Record Eight Ballot Measures In November

From constitutional amendments to citizen-initiated measures, Maine's November ballot is packed with important decisions.

Zenger · Aug 4, 2023

The most ballot measures in Maine since 2010

Welcome to the Friday, August 4, Brew. 

Ballotpedia · Aug 4, 2023

Maine's biggest newspaper group is now a nonprofit under the National Trust for Local News

The largest newspaper group in Maine is becoming a nonprofit with the completion of the sale of more than 20 daily and weekly newspapers, including the Portland Press Herald

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2023

Maine Ballot To Decide On Prohibition Of Foreign Election Spending

Initiated state statute aims to prevent foreign influence, faces opposition from Governor Mills

Zenger · Aug 1, 2023

Maine Voters To Decide On Prohibiting Foreign Election Spending

Initiative seeks to prevent foreign governments and companies from influencing Maine elections

Zenger · Aug 1, 2023

Maine voters to decide measure prohibiting foreign election spending

Welcome to the Tuesday, August 1, Brew. 

Ballotpedia · Aug 1, 2023

Medal of Honor recipient watches as warship bearing his name is christened in Maine

A warship bearing the name of a Medal of Honor recipient has been christened at Navy shipbuilder Bath Iron Works, and the ship's namesake was on hand to witness the event

The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2023

Attorneys preserve the right to invoke insanity in shootings that killed 4 in Maine

Defense attorneys in Maine may mount an insanity defense for a man who police say confessed to killing his parents and their friends before firing at people on a busy interstate highway

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2023

Initiative prohibiting foreign election spending will appear on Maine Nov. ballot

An initiated state statute to prohibit election spending by foreign governments, including entities with partial government ownership or control, will appear on the Maine ballot on Nov. 7, 2023. 

Ballotpedia · Jul 28, 2023