food drive

As the end to the government shutdown seems near, Gov. Janet Mills directed Maine DHHS to start sending benefits to eligible households. Though advocates say the Trump Administration's handling of the crisis caused chaos.

As the government shutdown heads into November, some 170,000 people in Maine are bracing for the loss of monthly grocery money from the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Federal food assistance for nearly 170,000 Mainers is likely to halt next week due to the government shutdown. Some local businesses are stepping in to provide free food and supplies to fill the gap.

The Midcoast Hunger Prevention Program said it's dealing with increased requests for assistance but with less food to go around due to federal cuts.

AUGUSTA, Maine_ Hundreds of Mainers got a personal tour of the Blaine House by Governor LePage as the First Family conducted its annual holiday food…

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) _ Gov. Paul LePage and First Lady Ann LePage are welcoming Mainers in their home this weekend to support the state's food shelters and…