The unanimous vote leaves supporters of the bill dismayed and confused about any future attempt to split from Portland.

Former Executive Director Paul Violette also spent thousands on meals in Greater Portland.

Lawmakers say secession leaders did not follow the process as spelled out in state law.

A legislative panel must decide whether to allow a vote or make proponents start the process again.

The stance by a member of the LePage administration pleases environmentalists.

Although the turnpike authority says there’s no evidence of abuse, active cards are cut from 51 to 15.

Hearing witnesses weigh in on proposals to require that ingredients be listed and to ban mandatory vaccinations.

Conservatives lash out at eight state senators who criticized Gov. Paul LePage in a newspaper piece.