AUGUSTA — Two recent polls point to a close vote on Question 1, a referendum that asks Mainers whether they want to reject a state law that bans election-day voter registration.

“The problem is the union bosses that come out of Washington and come up to Maine and cause confusion,” LePage says.

A preliminary penalty of $3,251 has been recommended by ethics commission staff, according to the letter.

AUGUSTA — Democrats are raising questions about a recent House Republican caucus fundraising invitation on which the names of state’s three constitutional officers were listed as invited guests.

Voting regulations, gambling and redistricting will all be before voters Nov. 8. Here’s a look at the ballot questions, the issues and the claims by supporters and opponents.

Voting regulations, gambling and redistricting will all be before voters Nov. 8. Here’s a look at the ballot questions, the issues and the claims by supporters and opponents.

AUGUSTA — Northern Maine needs less restrictive regulation in the unorganized territory to give it a better chance to attract jobs and other development, members of a group exploring changes to the Land Use Regulation Commission told lawmakers Thursday.

AUGUSTA — The Baby Boomers who drove the nation’s economy for decades are beginning to retire, creating a whole new host of challenges — and opportunities — in Maine, the head of the Maine Development Foundation said Tuesday.