Maine unemployment remains low, hasn’t exceeded 4% in years

Maine labor officials say the unemployment rate in the state continues to hold steady, and has ranged between 3.2% and 3.5% over the past two years.

Maine hires DC group to help reform juvenile justice system

Maine corrections officials who are considering reforms to the state’s juvenile justice system have hired a Washington, D.C.-based juvenile justice policy group.

Border Patrol makes arrests in Rangeley area

The U.S. Border Patrol says agents have arrested six people working in the Rangeley, Maine, area who are in the country illegally.

Greg Brady actor steps out of attic and into clam festival

YARMOUTH, Maine (AP)   Greg Brady never ditched his responsibilities as the leader of the Brady kids, but the actor who played him is about to shuck some clams

Museum celebrates Apollo 11 by unveiling big ol’ moon rock

BETHEL, Maine (AP)   The Maine Mineral & Gem Museum is commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing by displaying some special moon rocks

Ex-school superintendent hired despite officials’ knowledge

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) – An internal investigation shows University of Southern Maine officials knew a former school superintendent’s handling of racist complaints raised concerns when they offered her a tenure-track position

Maine making it easier for asylum seekers to qualify for aid

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) – Maine’s Democratic governor is expanding assistance to an influx of prospective asylum seekers and urging the…

Decades later, gay bar replaces smashed windows

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) – A gay bar in Maine’s largest city has put up new front windows after 28 years…

Maine senator joins push to boost rural broadband access

BANGOR, Maine (AP)   A Maine senator says a plan to boost innovation and job growth in rural areas by providing money for broadband access would benefit his state, much of which is forested and sparsely populated

Park official: Visitors at Maine’s national monument steady

MILLINOCKET, Maine (AP)  The superintendent of Maine’s national monument says attendance is steady despite a lack of highway signs