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.
Lawmakers in the state approved the law in 2021, and it was later challenged by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland.
An Arctic front has arrived in Maine, triggering snow squalls moving north to south. Brief whiteouts are possible along with wind gusts up to 35 mph. The National Weather Service has issued a snow squall warning for the southern Maine coast,
PORTLAND (WGME) --- Cold air returns to Maine on Tuesday, and snow is on the way for Wednesday. An active pattern looks to be taking shape for the end of the week and weekend as well.
The law allowed people to sue for decades-old claims of child sex abuse, previously barred by the state's statute of limitations.
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,
A State Department directive says agencies will not be reimbursed for items like housing and food assistance, cutting off lifelines for new Mainers during the first three months in a new community.
Construction activity on any public housing projects across Maine will need to stop without the federal funding.
Through classes for students, the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland teaches kids how to recognize what animals are communicating and how to advocate for them.
Maine’s highest court has ruled against a law that removed the statute of limitations for civil claims about child sexual abuse.
Robert Dupuis and 12 other people filed lawsuits against the Roman Catholic Bishop of Portland alleging sexual abuse when they were minors.