The taxpayer-funded portion of the budget will jump by about 13.5%, on the heels of a nearly 30% increase last year.

The Trump administration's focus on detaining and deporting suspected undocumented immigrants, coupled with differing approaches by local law enforcement agencies, has spread fear and uncertainty.

Here's what we know about how Mainers will be impacted by the changes that begin Thursday.

Maine lawmakers are weighing several bills designed to protect mobile homeowners, including one that would give residents the right of first refusal if their park comes up for sale.

President Donald Trump's 25% tariff on imported vehicles and parts goes into effect Thursday. Dealers, mechanics and consumers could all take a hit.

Pittston officials allege that road repair work completed by Sam Snow Construction to Jewett Road was poorly done.

Hospital options for emergency transport services may be limited after the June closure of Waterville's Northern Light Inland.

The agency will freeze an unknown amount of money for 'administrative and technological functions' in schools but will not pause federal food programs or direct assistance for Mainers.

In addition to a charge of killing his wife, a Kennebec County grand jury indicted Samuel Whittemore, 34, of aggravated attempted murder for the attack on his mother.

Front & Main in the Lockwood Hotel at 9 Main St. is kicking off a special 'Flamingos & Mint' tiki-themed culinary dinner experience through Saturday this week.

The overlapping date – Sept. 27 – is now a matter of contention between the 2 longtime events.

The Auburn Republican sued Ryan Fecteau last month, arguing that he and House Democrats violated her constitutional rights by blocking her from voting or speaking on the floor.

None of the state's 9 semifinalists moved on in the annual competition, often called the Oscars of the food world. That hasn't happened since 2014.

Mainely Provisions laundromat on Main Street is closed until further notice after it was damaged by fire Tuesday night.

Emails show Acting Commissioner Lee Dudek ignored his own staff's warnings and briefly killed Maine contracts because he was upset that the governor publicly defied President Donald Trump.

Tarlan Ahmadov submitted a resignation letter Tuesday, citing health reasons. His appointment had been criticized by members of Maine's Armenian community.

The City Council voted Tuesday to hire Cornell Knight to fill the gap after City Manager Bryan Kaenrath leaves May 1 to become city manager in Lewiston and before Waterville hires a new city manager.

The two men from Massachusetts were arrested in the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office’s 24th similar bust since January 2024, and the second at the Harmony home.

About 20 people in the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program office, which serves thousands of Maine households, were among the roughly 10,000 DHHS staffers laid off.

Winslow officials are expected to hire Stephen Soucy, who unsuccessfully ran for a seat on the council in November, as town manager at a special Town Council meeting Thursday.

Residents drinking from highly contaminated wells face a new financial burden as state PFAS funding draws to a close.

Transportation officials said the closure is necessary to remove a tractor trailer truck that rolled over Monday night.

The trademark infringement lawsuit calls the bulk-ordered 'boat tote' bags sold by 4Imprint Inc. 'confusingly similar' and a deliberate attempt to 'free ride' on the Maine company's popular item.

Librarians say the cuts to the Institute of Museum and Library Services will devastate museums and libraries in Maine and across the nation.

Environmental groups claimed the Army Corps of Engineers did not assess the controversial power line rigorously enough before determining it would have 'no significant impact' on the environment.

Police responded to the crash at the intersection of U.S. Route 2 and Beans Corner Road shortly after 12 a.m. Tuesday.

Other jokes included Ramona's suggesting a radical overhaul of its Italian hoagie and the Department of Transportation joking about 'squirrel skywalks.'

Maine is one of 23 states to challenge $11 billion in cuts to public health funding, which led to layoffs from state health agencies across the country.

Republican lawmakers urged Gov. Janet Mills and Democrats to fast-track legislation to comply with President Donald Trump's demands.

Trent Weston, of New Hampshire, was shot by police during an early morning standoff in late August, after killing his wife and son, officials said at the time.

The group urges city officials to help create a year-round homeless shelter and hire a worker to coordinate housing services.

The federal Department of Education says Maine school districts' violate FERPA by withholding from parents records about a student's transgender status, like the choice to use a different name or pronouns at school.

Employees at Northern Light Inland Hospital in Waterville say they are worried for their peers and concerned about patients who will lose their health care when the hospital closes.

The odor was found to have been caused by a furnace malfuction, fire chief said.

State officials say 40 subcontracted employees were laid off because of federal public health funding cuts, and more details will be provided soon.

The proposal from Rep. Grayson Lookner, D-Portland, would decriminalize the possession of one ounce or less of psilocybin for adults over age 21.

Chris McLaughlin and Steve McGee fielded questions on how they would approach town problems if elected.

Residents in Wales, Sabattus and Litchfield will vote April 8 in a referendum on the closure of aging school.

Despite a judge's orders and the Trump administration's promise to release the funding, farmers across the country, including in Maine, are still waiting for millions in federal reimbursements for agricultural conservation projects.

Samantha Pike sued former Penobscot County Judge Charles Budd in 2022 over allegations that he made several unwelcome sexual advances toward her at a work conference.

After the Legislature failed to pass $2 million in emergency funding, spraying this spring will cover only about 85% of the area threatened by the forest pest.

A MaineHealth official said the current data is ‘underreported and inaccurate.’

When allocating nearly $24 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds, the Kennebec County commissioners included affordable housing in Kennebec County, including Manor Gardens.

Officers and community members ran into the ocean every hour for 24 hours this weekend and raised thousands for the organization.

New polling found near-unanimous support for the president among Maine Republicans, although some Trump voters say recent scandals and leaks are giving them cause for concern.

Across Maine, and much of the country, a rise in egg prices and anxieties — over avian flu, price stability, trade — has fueled a similar increase in demand for backyard chicks.

The Black Bears lost to Penn State, 5-1, in the first round of the tournament on Friday.

More than 60 people from around central Maine stood in the snow Saturday at a Tesla charging station off Main Street at Elm Plaza to protest Elon Musk's gutting of the federal government and firing of thousands of workers.

The mistake in how money paid to independent schools for public school students is calculated was discovered earlier this year by Maine's education department and dates back to 2016.

The plan is to conduct open interviews on April 10 and 11 and open in late May.

Wet weather will continue throughout the state this weekend into Monday.