Latest Maine News

An environmental group files intent to sue a salmon farmer for pollution off Maine's coast

Nov. 16, 2024 12:34 PM EST

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — An environmental organization has served a notice of intent to sue one of the world's largest aquaculture companies for violations of the Clean Water Act in Maine — allegations the fish farmer ardently denies. Conservation Law Foundation contends Cooke...

Amarri Tice scores 21 as Quinnipiac downs Maine 58-55

Nov. 15, 2024 21:49 PM EST

HAMDEN, Conn. (AP) — Amarri Tice had 21 points in Quinnipiac's 58-55 victory against Maine on Friday night. Tice added seven rebounds and four steals for the Bobcats (2-2). Jaden Zimmerman scored 12 points while shooting 5 for 8, including 1 for 4 from beyond the arc. Alexis Reyes...

Democratic Rep. Jared Golden wins through Maine’s ranked choice voting

Nov. 15, 2024 20:55 PM EST

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Democratic Rep. Jared Golden won reelection to Congress through Maine’s ranked choice system on Friday. It’s the third time in four elections in the hotly contested district that Golden won after votes were retabulated because first choices failed to...

AP Race Call: Democrat Jared Golden wins reelection to U.S. House in Maine's 2nd Congressional District

Nov. 15, 2024 20:52 PM EST

Democratic Rep. Jared Golden won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Maine on Friday. Golden is one of just a handful of Democratic House members who represents a district that Republican Donald Trump carried in 2020, making his northern Maine seat a key target for Republicans. He faced Republican Austin...

Democrat Jared Golden wins reelection to U.S. House in Maine's 2nd Congressional District

Nov. 15, 2024 20:51 PM EST
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Jared Golden wins reelection to U.S. House in Maine's 2nd Congressional District.

Quinnipiac hosts Maine for cross-conference game

Nov. 15, 2024 03:46 AM EST

Maine Black Bears (2-1) at Quinnipiac Bobcats (1-2) Hamden, Connecticut; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bobcats -6.5; over/under is 148 BOTTOM LINE: Maine faces Quinnipiac for a non-conference matchup. Quinnipiac finished...

Quinnipiac Bobcats welcome the Maine Black Bears on Friday

Nov. 14, 2024 03:55 AM EST

Maine Black Bears (2-1) at Quinnipiac Bobcats (1-2) Hamden, Connecticut; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Quinnipiac hosts Maine. Quinnipiac finished 13-3 at home last season while going 24-10 overall. The Bobcats gave up 71.2 points per game while...

The Latest: Republicans win House majority of 218 seats

Nov. 13, 2024 22:39 PM EST

Republicans have won enough seats to control the House of Representatives, completing the party’s sweep into power and securing their hold on both chambers of Congress and the White House. Republicans gained control of the Senate last week. Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz resigned from...

Gun groups sue to overturn Maine's new 3-day waiting period to buy firearms

Nov. 13, 2024 17:10 PM EST

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Gun rights advocacy groups filed a lawsuit claiming that Maine's new 72-hour waiting period for firearms purchases is unconstitutional and seeking an injunction stopping its enforcement pending the outcome of the case. The lawsuit filed on behalf of five...

Maine elections chief who drew Trump's ire narrates House tabulations in livestream

Nov. 13, 2024 16:42 PM EST

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine’s elections chief, a former civil liberties advocate who sparred with President-elect Donald Trump over ballot access, is acting like a play-by-play sports announcer as she describes the state’s process of determining a congressional winner through ranked choice...