Maine lawmakers aim to make eviction prevention program permanent amid homelessness rise

AUGUSTA, Maine (WGME) -- At the State House, it's an effort to reduce homelessness by making the Maine Eviction Prevention Program permanent. That two-year-old program gives people short-term rent relief using taxpayer assistance to help them stay in …

Maine bill would allocate $3.5 million for 5 new public defenders

PORTLAND (WGME) – Maine doesn't have enough public defenders to represent people who are criminally charged and can't afford their own attorney. A judge recently said it's gotten so bad that the state is violating the Constitution, so lawmakers …

Honor Flight Maine: Veterans depart from Bangor on first flight this year

Not only is it the first trip of the year, it's also the first time the group is taking off from Bangor International Airport. BANGOR, Maine — Virgil Pinkham served a 25-year career in the U.S. Navy before coming home to his native Boothbay Harbor. …

Maine’s outdated systems stall transparency in day care payment records

CENTER - WHERE HE IS SERIOUS CONDITION. THE INVESTIGATION CONTINUES. AN 8 INVESTIGATES UPDATE TONIGHT AS WE FIGHT FOR STATE RECORDS ON LATE PAYMENTS TO DAY CARE PROVIDERS. THE GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE -- LOOKING INTO THE ISSUE AFTER OUR FIRST REPORT …

Last surviving Freeport Flag Lady reunites with soldier she met in Maine nearly 20 years ago

FREEPORT, Maine (WMTW) - Elaine Greene, the last surviving member of the Freeport Flag Ladies, had her first Zoom call Thursday to reunite with a soldier who has never forgotten a random act of kindness from nearly 20 years ago, according to our media …

Maine's Oldest Tree Has A Fascinating Story To Tell

Maine's oldest tree is said to be over 300 years old, which means it's older than the state. Find the Oldest Tree in Maine Must Be Like Finding a Needle in a Haystack Photo by David Bruggink on Unsplash Photo by David Bruggink on Unsplash It's …

Maine seeing normal wildfire activity so far this year, but state officials urge caution

Maine is seeing slightly below average wildfire activity so far this spring, but state officials are still urging the public to take precautions with outdoor burns. Terri Teller with the Maine Forest Service said there have been nearly 200 wildfires so far …

High schools Friday: Erskine girls lacrosse rolls to victory over Northern Maine

WATERVILLE — Abbie McDonough scored six goals to lead the Erskine Academy girls lacrosse team to a 14-5 victory over Northern Maine in a Class C game on Friday afternoon at Thomas College. Belle Pelotte scored three goals, while Shannon McDonough and Maddy …

Trump rhetoric on disputed N.B.-Maine waters ‘reprehensible’: Holt

An executive order from U.S. President Donald Trump that aims to deregulate the U.S. fishing industry is concerning, says Premier Susan Holt. That’s as the president’s rhetoric on the fishing waters between New Brunswick and Maine are “reprehensible,” Holt …

Trump spars with Maine’s governor over transgender athletes