Government shutdown

Congressman Bruce Poliquin said he will refuse his salary while the government shutdown continues and will donate that money to the Good Shepherd Food Bank.

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Lawmakers are set to return to the Maine State House to try to end a budget stalemate that has sent a government shutdown into its second day.

Governor Paul LePage doesn't think lawmakers will reach an agreement on a new state budget in time to avoid a state government shutdown on Friday.

It may have taken more than two weeks, but the government finally looks set to reopen. At least until early 2014, that is.

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) -- Sen. Angus King of Maine says Senate Democratic and Republican leaders pushed by a bipartisan group of senators nearly had a deal before House Republicans decided to move in a new direction.

Are you a diehard fan of the Discovery Channel's hit TV show Deadliest Catch? I am, but it seems the show and King Crab fishing in general, is at a stand still at the moment because of the Federal Government Shutdown.

KITTERY, Maine (AP) - Thousands of workers are being told to report to duty Tuesday at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, even if the federal government shuts down.

A federal government shutdown could close Maine's Acadia National Park when tourists generally flock to the park to enjoy the scenery during fall foliage season. It would be the second time this year that congressional wrangling in Washington would put a hitch in tourism...