AUGUSTA — House of Representatives votes on the budget were delayed for at least one day Wednesday as lawmakers worked to prepare amendments and reach a compromise on unpopular elements of the bill.

AUGUSTA — Democrats say an upset special election win in a Republican-leaning Lincoln County Senate district shows voters are tired of GOP rule in Augusta.

AUGUSTA — House of Representatives votes on the budget were delayed for at least one day Wednesday as lawmakers worked to prepare amendments and reach a compromise on unpopular elements of the bill.

AUGUSTA — The difficulty of east-west travel across central Maine — the classic you-can’t-get-there-from-here problem in this mostly rural state — could be solved by a privately owned toll highway, advocates told lawmakers Tuesday.

AUGUSTA — Conservative Republicans continue to question the state budget that is expected to come up for votes today in the House, raising the possibility that it won’t get the two-thirds support needed to pass.

AUGUSTA — A group that represents retired state workers and teachers filed a lawsuit Monday to challenge retirement system reforms implemented last year to save money.

AUGUSTA — Conservative Republicans continue to question the state budget that is expected to come up for votes today in the House, raising the possibility that it won’t get the two-thirds support needed to pass.

AUGUSTA — The difficulty of east-west travel across central Maine — the classic you-can’t-get-there-from-here problem in this large, mostly rural state — could be solved by a privately owned toll highway, advocates told lawmakers Tuesday.