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.

Lewiston Housing rushes to get emergency shelter approved before deadline

Members of Lewiston Housing and a coalition of social service providers are rushing to finalize a proposal for a low barrier, 24/7 emergency homeless shelter in the city.

Emergency order expanded to slow spread of invasive emerald ash borer beetle

An emergency order has been expanded by the Maine Forest Service to prevent further spread of the invasive emerald ash borer beetle, which is killing native ash trees.

Community solar farms cause additional electricity price increase

Electricity costs are expected to increase more than utility companies predicted due to community solar programs. The hike in price will be seen on Mainers’ electricity bills starting July 1st.