Oregon, known for its state bird, nut, and beverage, may soon add a state steak to its list of official symbols.

In some two dozen interviews conducted over two days last week, residents of Madawaska and Edmundston spoke about the growing ...

STATEWIDE (WGME) -- A bill in Augusta would end inspection requirements for most vehicles in Maine. Under the bill, inspections would no longer be required for vehicles in the state, except ...

Majestic is one word for this iconic fish. A stunning animal known for it's ocean migrations. It can also become landlocked ...

With the sole exception of 2020, the year large segments of the U.S. economy were shut down to prevent the spread of COVID-19, American gross domestic product increased every year since 2009. This ...

The State and Local Government Committee held public hearings today on bills that would make some Maine critters more known.

This legislative session, between debating about how to create more affordable housing and reform our child welfare system, Maine lawmakers will decide whether to name the Seppala Siberian sled dog, ...

Even though Maine already has 31 official state symbols — including a soil type, soft drink, fossil and insect — there seems to be a tendency to focus on what we don't have. Take for example two ...

Three new state symbols are proposed this year – reptile, amphibian and dog – which would bring Maine's total to 34.

Researchers are spreading awareness and identifying certain areas as high risk. Officials sound the alarm as state's iconic ...

The 6-3 decision in Jackson Women’s Health Organization vs. Dobbs means that each state is now free to fashion its own laws limiting abortion access or banning it altogether. Currently, abortion is ...

The man was later found dead inside the home and was taken to the state medical examiner's office. The fire is under investigation by the Maine State Fire Marshals' Office.