Alfred man charged with murder in wife’s death

A Maine man has been charged with murder after his wife was found dead at the couple’s home in Alfred.

Maine’s seafood catch in major decline according to 2022 reports

Despite some recent record highs in value with fisheries such as lobster and softshell clams, Maine’s overall catch fell below 200 million pounds for the first time since 1975.

Belfast fish farm permits reconsidered by state agency

Nordic Aquafarms’ salmon farm project is moving back before the Department of Environmental Protection for reconsideration of permits they previously approved.

Former lawmaker Henry Joy passes away at age 89.

Joy was best known for his proposals that said that northern Maine should succeed from southern Maine, the latter of which he called “Northern Massachusetts”.

Portland Expo to be used as emergency shelter starting Monday

The Portland Expo is set to transition into an emergency shelter for asylum seekers starting Monday and is expected to reach capacity upon opening, housing up to 300 people.

Lobbying firm drops contract with Penobscot County amid controversy

Lobbying firm Patriot Consulting announced its withdrawal from its $48,000 agreement with Penobscot County Friday, citing “negative publicity” for its…

19-year-old Mainer pleads guilty to plotting mosque attack

A 19-year-old from Waterville pleaded guilty to conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists in a federal court in Bangor on Friday.

First Lady Jill Biden promotes free community college in Maine

First Lady Jill Biden visited Southern Maine Community College in South Portland on Wednesday as part of the Biden administration’s “Investing in America” tour.

Police asking for help locating South Portland woman who went missing from group home

UPDATE: Police say Janica has been safely located.

Collins, Pingree offer reactions following Trump arraignment

Members of Maine’s congressional delegation offered their thoughts after the arraignment of former President Donald Trump in Manhattan on Tuesday.