AUGUSTA — One of the ongoing arguments between supporters and detractors of Election Day registration is whether or not the practice has led to Maine’s high voter turnout.

LEWISTON — Supporters of the proposal for a casino in Lewiston, including city officials, are urging voters to give the plan a chance.

All lanes are open after the cleanup of a chemical spill from a tanker crash Friday in Augusta.

AUGUSTA — Proposals to eliminate funding for two programs for at-risk children drew discussion, but no decisions, Thursday by a panel that will recommend at least $25 million in cuts from the state budget.

AUGUSTA — The company that hopes to build a racino in southern Maine has loaned the campaign for Question 2 nearly $780,000, according to campaign finance reports filed with the state ethics commission.

The proposals are scheduled to be reviewed by a panel charged with recommending at least $25 million in cuts from the state budget.

Ocean Properties is listed as the sole contributor to the Putting Maine to Work campaign for Question 2 on the November ballot.

AUGUSTA — Lawmakers have submitted about 300 bills for consideration in the legislative session that begins in January, a smaller number than normal, said Suzanne Gresser, who leads the Legislature’s bill-writing office.

AUGUSTA — Lawmakers have submitted about 300 bills for consideration in the legislative session that begins in January, a smaller number than normal, said Suzanne Gresser, who leads the Legislature’s bill-writing office.