New Sludge Rules in Maine Amid Farm Contamination Concern

Maine officials say they will start using new controls of the use of sludge amid concerns from a dairy farm in the state about chemical contamination.

Anonymous Customer Leaves $2,000 Tip to Surprise of Waiters

An anonymous customer at a Maine restaurant seemingly approved of the eatery’s service, leaving a $2,000 tip on a $48 bill.

Northern Maine Utility Sold to Canadian Company

The owner of a Maine utility that serves many of the state’s rural and remote regions says it has reached an agreement to sell its interest in the power company to a Canadian firm.

Maine Town Putting Kibosh on Releasing Balloons Skyward

UNITY, Maine (AP)   A Maine town is asking people to keep a grip on their balloons

Maine Picks New Director to Lead Broadband Push

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine has named a new executive director to lead efforts to expand broadband across the rural state

Maine Passes Tax Refund for Commercial Maple Syrup, Honey

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine lawmakers are making sure that a sales tax refund and exemption includes the commercial production of maple syrup and honey

Fire destroys Bowdoinham home

A fire tore through a home in Bowdoinham Saturday afternoon leaving it completely destroyed, according to the Bowdoinham Fire Department.

Maine CDC looking for several people who handled rabid bat

The Maine Center for Disease control is trying to locate several people who handled a rabid bat with their bare hands last weekend in Bangor.

State Names Director of Recreational Marijuana Program

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine has hired a former deputy health commissioner to serve as director of the state’s recreational marijuana program

Supporters Call for Referendum on ‘Indian’ Nickname

SKOWHEGAN, Maine (AP)   Backers of keeping the “Indian” nickname at a Maine school district say the issue should be put to a referendum vote