Other state laws, from setting an age limit on gun purchases to banning high-capacity ammunition magazines, may now be in jeopardy.
Posted inWorld
Ukrainian army to leave battered city to avoid encirclement
In recent days, Russian forces have made gains around Sievierodonetsk and the neighboring city of Lysychansk.
Posted inPolitics
Jared Golden is only member of Maine’s federal delegation to support gas tax holiday
But Jared Golden said the move should be combined with other actions, such as releasing more oil from strategic reserves.
Posted inCentral Maine
Man in critical condition after Wilton crash
The 72-year-old was driving on Route 133 on Thursday evening when he left the road and crashed.
Posted inNational Politics
Joe Biden teams with East Coast governors to boost offshore wind
Missing from the compact is Virginia, where Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin has moved to withdraw the state from a regional carbon-limiting initiative.
Posted inCentral Maine
Woman seriously injured in Woodstock collision
Kaiya Corriveau, 22, was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Posted inMorning Update
Millinocket sign backlash / Bangor overdose spike / Mystery beast’s identity
What we’re talking about in Maine today.
Posted inBoston Celtics
Celtics draft Alabama’s JD Davison in 2nd round
The 6-foot-3 JD Davison has showed a propensity for big games.
Posted inPenobscot
Millinocket businesses worry national backlash to racist sign could halt town’s revitalization
Area business owners worry that the sign will hurt tourism and has created a perception that Millinocket is a racist town.
Posted inHancock
Supporters of failed Bar Harbor marijuana initiative want it back on the ballot in November
If the initiative does get on the ballot and passes, the business could potentially open Hancock County’s second retail marijuana shop.
Posted inBangor
Bangor has had more suspected drug overdoses than Portland and Lewiston
As of Tuesday, Bangor police have responded to 140 suspected drug overdose calls so far this year, 18 of which were fatal, officials said.
Posted inAroostook
Aroostook town seeks federal funds to save region’s only grocery store
Without the Van Buren store, area residents have no other places where they can get fresh food.
Posted inPolitics
Maine COVID-19 vaccine clinic sees ‘tears of joy’ from parents of young children
Parents who rushed to get their young children vaccinated this week said the milestone was a relief after a long wait.
Posted inreal-estate
One of the state’s top real estate agents sees slowdown in Maine’s hot market
The real estate market may slow down due to high inflation, declines in the stock market and out-of-state demand.
Posted inOpinion Contributor
It’s simple, the government can’t discriminate against religious institutions
“All the Supreme Court said is that, if the Legislature chooses to adopt a generally applicable law, it cannot discriminate against otherwise eligible institutions based solely on their religious affiliation.”
Posted inNews
Here’s what our readers had to say about COVID-19 vaccines for the youngest kids
We asked and you responded. Here’s what Maine parents have to say about COVID vaccines for children under the age of 5.
Posted inNation
Hearing testimony claims Donald Trump told Justice Dept. to call election ‘corrupt’
Three Trump-era Department of Justice officials recounted persistent badgering from former President Donald Trump at Thursday’s hearing.
Posted inNation
What comes next after the Supreme Court’s gun decision
Here’s what you need to know about the impact of the Supreme Court’s most recent gun rights ruling, and what’s up next for the justices.
Posted inreal-estate
Buying a home in this Maine region? You need a 6-figure income.
In the Portland and South Portland metropolitan area, you need to earn at least $130,000 annually to buy a home with a median price of $472,790.