Nearly 59K Mainers would become debt-free from $10K student loan forgiveness

New data from Student Loan Hero shows that almost 59,000 Mainers would be debt-free if President Biden goes ahead with his plan to cancel $10,000 of debt for every borrower.

Maine lobster industry to receive nearly $14 million in federal funding

Maine’s lobster industry will see a close to a $14 million investment by the federal government to help the industry adapt to new rules intended to save the critically endangered right whale from extinction.

Carjacking suspect accused of assaulting victim arrested in Kennebunk

Police in Portland say the suspect in several carjackings was taken into custody on Friday. 

Maine Leaders Criticize Courts after EPA Ruling

The Supreme Court handed down their final rulings of the term on Thursday, one of which dealt blows to the EPA’s power over regulation of greenhouse gas emissions. 

Toddler dies after drowning in Clinton

A 1-year-old boy who was found unresponsive in Clinton on Tuesday has died.

Toddler in Kennebec County listed in critical condition

A one-year-old boy from Clinton is in critical condition after being found unresponsive in a plastic tote that had water in it. 

Maine Delegation Celebrates $1.4 Billion from Biden Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

U.S Senators Angus King and Susan Collins and Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden today celebrated a $1.467 billion investment from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to help coastal communities like Maine’s prepare for the potentially devastating impacts of climate change. 

Governor Mills Announces $15 Million in Grants for Maine’s Seafood Industry

On Wednesday, Governor Mills announced more than $15 million in grants for Maine’s seafood processing and dealing industry.

Police investigating fatal crash involving car and motorcycle in Glenburn

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Route 15 in Glenburn on Tuesday night.

AARP Awards 11 Maine Organizations Grants

AARP Maine Announced on Wednesday that eleven organizations through the state will receive 2022 Community Challenge grants.