Maine News Updates

PORTLAND -- Maine's highest court has overturned a lower court judge's ruling that a state law that authorized game wardens to stop all-terrain vehicle operators without cause was unconstitutional.

BOSTON -- A federal agency says 136 people died in New England from work-related injuries last year, 27 fewer than in the previous year and the lowest number since it began compiling the statistics

 State ethics commission staff will soon begin an investigation into the fundraising practices of a group that contributed at least $1.6 million to defeat gay marriage in Maine.

At least three candidates for governor are worried the state’s public financing system will run out of money in the midst of their campaigns.

The state Ethics Commission voted today not to order an investigation into whether South Portland should be required to file campaign finance reports because of a flier it sent regarding the Taxpay

The Maine Field Hockey Association announced the finalists for the Miss Maine Field Hockey award, given annually to the top senior high school player in the state.

The finalists are:

AUGUSTA -- Maine's health director says the need for swine flu vaccine is widening as the disease spreads throughout the state.

Most arrivals and departures at the Portland International Jetport are about 30 minutes behind schedule this morning due to an FAA computer glitch disrupting travel nationwide.

CHELSEA — The town will hold a raffle on Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. at the Town Office for 11 $100 gift certificates.

CHELSEA —  Angie Gordon of Randolph will replace Judy Jones as town clerk.