Maine Gov's 'Vaseline' Remark Ignites Firestorm

Maine Gov's 'Vaseline' Remark Ignites Firestorm

Gov. Paul LePage made the remarks after an Augusta anti-tax rally, during which he said he would veto the bipartisan state budget bill.

Jay Man Sentenced to 5 Years for Sexual Assault

David Grover was sentenced Thursday in Franklin County Superior Court to a 10-year sentence, with five years suspended, for sexually assaulting a child several years ago.

Home Sales Grow in Maine

The Maine Association of Realtors says agents sold 1,214 single-family homes in the month of May, a jump of 17 percent from the same month a year ago.

Maine House Overrides Energy Bill Veto

Supporters say the measure is expected to generate $365 million in savings through energy conservation, and increases infrastructure for lower-cost natural gas.

Maine Governor to Veto State Budget

LePage made the announcement today at an Americans For Prosperity rally dubbed "Don't Overtax ME'' at the State House.

New Limerick Man Killed in Explosion

State officials say Budson Anderson, 79, was working on lawn equipment in a storage building yesterday afternoon, when the building exploded.

Maine Lawmakers Fail to Override Medicaid Veto

House Democrats were unable to get enough votes to override Gov. Paul LePage's veto of the bill, which would have expanded Medicaid to about 70,000 Mainers.

Former Searsport Teacher Won't Face Retrial

Charges against William Wiley have been dismissed after Maine's highest court overturned his conviction on sex abuse charges.

Harpswell Woman Takes Koi Fight to High Court

Georgette Curran last month lost her bid to ease restrictions on a state permit that allows her to have no more than 40 koi in an indoor aquarium.

Maine Man Pleads Guilty to Molestation Charges

Horace Barstow was sentenced Wednesday to serve four years of a 10-year prison sentence to be followed by 10 years of probation.

Man Gets 25 Years in New York-to-Maine Drug Case

Hasan Worthy of Portland also was sentenced Wednesday in U.S. District Court to 10 years of probation upon release.

Freeport Officially Abandons Dubious Motto

Now that Freeport's claim to be the "birthplace of Maine" has been debunked, the town will have to find a new motto.

F-15 Fighter Jets to Conduct Exercises

The practice maneuvers the Massachusetts Air National Guard has scheduled for this afternoon will reach into parts of Maine and New Hampshire.

Jeb Bush to Raise Money for Maine Gov Re-election

Bush will headline an event July 2 at a hotel in Kennebunkport, where his father, former President George H.W. Bush, has a seaside estate at Walker's Point.