FAIRFIELD — A woman crossing Western Avenue was seriously hurt Thursday when she was struck by a van, according to police.

The new chancellor of the University of Maine System announced Thursday that he has suspended all future discretionary salary increases and will examine recent raises granted through a systemwide position-review program.

AUGUSTA — Gov. Paul LePage’s proposals to expand school choice in Maine were dealt a blow in a legislative committee meeting Thursday.

AUGUSTA — A former state supreme court chief justice who monitors services for the mentally ill told lawmakers Thursday that he’s unsure whether a plan to privatize intensive case management services is a good idea.

AUGUSTA — A legislative oversight committee is considering an investigation of the Department of Health and Human Services as lawmakers step up their criticism of the department.