Bruce Van Note, commissioner of the Maine Department of Transportation, said infrastructure is like the furnace in your basement: You don’t really think about it until it breaks in the winter. When the drive to work is smooth and water is flowing where it should be,

Maine's infrastructure is improving, according to a new report, though the state still faces significant challenges. The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) recently gave Maine a grade of "C" on its “Infrastructure Report Card,

David Haggan will enter the State Senate after serving four terms in the House. His seat was filled by his wife Kimberly who is ready to help Mainers in a new way.

The day began with elected officials from both the House and the Senate being sworn in to the 132nd Maine Legislature surrounded by friends and family. That was followed by the election of leaders in both chambers.

Attorney General Aaron Frey and Secretary of State Shenna Bellows were on track to officially win reelection to their posts Wednesday after majority Democrats met Tuesday to cast a preliminary vote on nominations.