Testing shows guardrails can’t stand up to electric vehicles
When they’re installed properly, studies show guardrails can help reduce injuries and crashes. Millions of electric vehicles are on the road, but there’s new evidence showing safety concerns when it ...
Gov. Mills proclaims this week 'Community Risk Reduction Week'
PORTLAND (WGME) – Governor Janet Mills has proclaimed January 26 through February 1 as "Community Risk Reduction Week." ...
Maine high court strikes down law that allowed lawsuits for decades-long sex abuse claims
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court overturned a 2021 law that had paved the way for dozens of child sexual assault lawsuits.
RFK Jr. tries to convince skeptical senators that he won’t undermine vaccines
Kennedy’s bid to serve as America’s top health official may be decided by a handful of Republicans, including several ...
For lawmakers in CT, lowering electricity costs is complicated
Officials must confront at least one obstacle they cannot change: CT’s location within one of the nation’s most expensive ...
Maine agencies that help immigrants, refugees settle in suddenly lose funding
It cut off funding this week, with no notice, to agencies working to resettle immigrants and refugees in the state.
Border protection officers battle the shipping of drugs, stolen items through U.S. ports
Beneath the surface of these economic hubs, our investigators found cartels use ports as an entrance for illegal drugs, and as an exit for stolen goods and cash ...