The Roman Catholic Bishop of Maine challenged the law after it was sued by dozens of adults who claimed they were abused by clergy members.
The Portland International Jetport and Bangor International Airport websites list all American Airlines flights to Washington D.C. as canceled.
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court overturned a 2021 law that had paved the way for dozens of child sexual assault lawsuits.
PORTLAND (WGME) --- More snow is on the way to Maine for Friday evening, although there is still a lot of uncertainty on the extent of the snowfall. Cold air then moves in to start the weekend ahead of more snow Sunday night.
Lawmakers in the state approved the law in 2021, and it was later challenged by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland.
Snow is causing treacherous travel conditions across Maine on Wednesday. A car crash took down some wires in South Portland during a snowstorm on Wednesday morning. The crash happened on Broadway at Lincoln Street. Police say Broadway is closed from Cash Corner to Lincoln St. Wires are down in the roadway.
Slick road conditions across Maine led to multiple crashes Wednesday. On Sabattus Street in Lewiston, a crash Wednesday morning brought down utility lines, making for a messy situation. The road was closed in the area for multiple hours but has since reopened.
Supporters say the bill is intended to help community health clinics access discounted drugs, but the pharmaceutical industry accuses hospitals of exploiting the program to increase profits.
The law allowed people to sue for decades-old claims of child sex abuse, previously barred by the state's statute of limitations.
PORTLAND, Maine — As Black History Month approaches, local organizations are spotlighting Maine’s rich and often overlooked Black history. One such effort is a Black History Walking Tour hosted by Black Travel Maine, held Sunday in Portland.
Tuesday to confirm Heather Sanborn as the public advocate to represent utility ratepayers before state and federal regulators. The Portland brewery owner, attorney and former state lawmaker will succeed William Harwood,
Some protested the threat of civil rights laws being overturned such as Title IX, voting rights, disability rights, and LGBT laws. Others protested threats to constitutional amendments that guarantee freedom of religion, separation of church and state, and equal rights for women.