Rep. David Burns, R-Alfred, who has denied the allegations, could face criminal charges.

The current law leaves Portlanders “in the dark” about where candidates’ money is coming from until shortly before the election. But legislative leaders still rejected the bill.

AUGUSTA — Maine Democrats see last week’s win on same-day voter registration as an indication that the tide is turning in Maine politics. Party Chairman Ben Grant offered this takeaway line to television and newspaper reporters throughout Election Night — “It’s not the last election of 2011, it’s the first election of 2012.” Why look […]

Gov. Paul LePage says until the U.S. Supreme Court overturns the proposal, he considers it constitutional.

Political observers say voter fatigue and Mainers’ inherent “reasonableness” partly explain why proposals to expand gambling options in the state were rejected.