Maine midwives, local officials celebrate Martha Ballard

Speakers at a Blaine House tea said every Maine community could use a midwife like historical figure Martha Ballard.

Drill battery caused explosion, truck fire outside governor’s mansion, authorities say

A lithium ion battery in the truck's bed spontaneously combusted Thursday, causing the vehicle to burst into flames, investigators determined.

Gov. Mills’ inauguration fundraising report released

Maine's first female governor will deliver her second inaugural address Wednesday evening at the Augusta Civic Center.

Independent qualifies for Maine governor’s race

Sam Hunkler, 65-year-old doctor from Beals, said he's mounting an independent bid for governor to provide voters with a choice outside of the traditional two-party system.

Commentary: Gov. Mills leading the way as clean-energy transition comes to Maine

The installation of solar panels at the Blaine House is a symbolic welcome to an industry that will inspire investment and job creation statewide.

Kennebec Valley Garden Club decorates Blaine House

Blaine House solar project a powerful symbol – and debatable economic investment

Complications lowered by half how much energy would be offset and tripled the payback period.