A Republican state senator is leading an effort that would require Medicaid and welfare applicants to live in Maine for at least six months before receiving benefits.
Several Maine American Indian tribe representatives and MSAD 54 school board members met on April 13 to discuss the possibility of dropping 'Indians' as the school's nickname.
Republican Rep. Stacey Guerin has proposed a bill that would make it illegal to drive a vehicle while going without sleep for 24 consecutive hours. Guerin was approached by someone who lost a family member in 2014 as the result of a fatigued driver.
There seems like there is a day for just about everything and today is no different. It's National Beer Day today. There is reasoning behind why today is National Beer Day.
Saint Patrick's Day is Tuesday! There are many traditions people have, but probably the most popular one is boiled dinner. Sarah and Renee seem to disagree on the main food item that goes in the pot. Ham or corned beef. Which do you prefer? Take our poll!
This off season in the NFL has been head spinning. Many major players leaving via free agency or by trade. It sure seems that the New England Patriots are losing many key players after winning the Super Bowl this year.
Down East magazine picked their 8 best places to live in Maine. Readers and staff nominated the towns from 494 cities in the state. Here are some of the towns that made the list.
A Maine legislative committee is holding a public hearing this afternoon (March 10) at 1 on a few bills that are seeking to expand passenger train travel.
The number of Americans who live in a household with at least one gun is now lower than it's ever been. According to the latest General Social Survey, 32 percent of Americans either own a firearm themselves or live with someone who does, that ties a record low from 2010.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced earlier today that the Muslim holidays of Eid-al-Adha and al-Fitr have been added to the city's public school schedule. The mayor calling it 'a change that respects the diversity of our city.'
The annual Gallup 'State of the States' series which reveals state-by-state differences on political, economic, religion and well-being measures, showed that Maine residents are near the bottom of the list concerning weekly church attendance.
Last week we told you that there was building pressure for the Skowhegan schools to stop using the Indian image and nickname as a sports mascot. Now Penobscot organizers want a planning session with school officials.