Maine Gets $431k for 9 Rural Energy Efficiency Projects

Maine’s two United States senators say nine rural businesses in the state will receive almost $432,000 for energy efficiency projects.

Officials Restore, Relocate Monument to Fallen State Trooper

The monument to a Maine state trooper who was killed while involved in a car chase in 1980 has been restored and relocated to a more prominent position.

Flies To Be Released To Control Invasive, Destructive Moths

BATH, Maine (AP) — Maine forestry officials are going to release parasitic flies as a preemptive strike against the winter moths that plague some of the state’s forests.

Maine Seeks Cannabis Consultant For Regulations

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine is seeking a marijuana consultant to advise officials on how to set up regulations for the state’s recreational and medical pot markets.

Bath Paramedic Charged with O.U.I. While On the Job

Mid Coast Hospital Paramedic James W. Perry, 54, of Bath was responding to a possible drowning incident on Thursday evening when he was arrested for Operating Under the Influence. 

Governor Says He Won’t Reinstate Committee Nominations

Republican Gov. Paul LePage says he won’t reinstate over a dozen nominations of individuals to state boards and commissions.

Cruise Ship Docks in Portland to Avoid Hurricane Florence

A cruise ship originally bound for Bermuda has docked in Maine to avoid the oncoming Hurricane Florence due to make landfall this week.

Town Divided Over Settlement on Disputed Waterfront Land

Residents in a Maine town are in a heated debate over a court settlement allowing the town to give up rights to an undeveloped section of waterfront land.

Maine Gov Candidates Focus on Labor Shortage in First Forum

LEWISTON, Maine (AP)   Maine’s four gubernatorial candidates used a public forum to talk about attracting and keeping young people in the state with the highest median age in the country

Ocean Funding Will Benefit Right Whales, Sea Turtles, Salmon

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   The National Marine Fisheries Service is sending more than $6 million to nearly 30 marine conservation projects as part of its Species Recovery Grant Program