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Road Signs in the Works as Monument’s Anniversary Approaches

The second anniversary of the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument is about to pass without highway signs directing motorists to the site.

Maine Judge Threatening Jurors Who Don’t Show Up for Duty

A Maine superior court judge, frustrated when people don’t show up for jury duty, is ready to haul them into court if they don’t appear after being summoned to perform what he views as their civic duty.

Study: Rising Rate of Moms in Labor with Opioid Use Disorder

A new study finds that the rate of Maine mothers with opioid use disorder at the time of labor and delivery has risen.

Maine Ranks Last in New England for Internet Access

A U.S. Census Bureau study ranks Maine last in New England for broadband internet access but finds the state is on par with national averages.

Agency Considers Altering Wilderness Zoning Rules in Maine

The agency overseeing development in Maine’s vast wilderness is considering dramatic changes that would alter restrictions on where homes and businesses can be built.

Great Falls Balloon Festival Held This Weekend

Organizers of the Great Falls Balloon Festival in Lewiston and Auburn are hoping that the weather holds for weekend launches.

Even in tough time, festival goers to boogie for blueberries

Maine is celebrating one of its smallest and most beloved agricultural products, the wild blueberry. The Union Fair & Maine…

Canadian Company Ditches Plans for Large Pot Grow in Maine

AUBURN, Maine (AP) – A Canadian company has ditched plans to buy a marijuana-growing facility in Auburn, Maine. The Bangor…

Court dismisses challenge to solar panel credit ruling

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) _ The Maine Supreme Judicial Court has dismissed a challenge to a new rule by the state…

Infected Computers at Eastern Maine Community College Cause Concerns

Eastern Maine Community College in Bangor is warning of a possible data breach that could’ve exposed current and former staff and students.

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1 hour ago in Local

Midcoast Maine Town Allows Transgender Student to Play Girls Basketball.

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The 3-2 decision came after a group of parents flocked to a select board meeting last Tuesday to speak out against the child place on the team, which led to town officials calling this meeting.

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Arctic air hits much of the US, bringing snow to some areas and very chilly temperatures to Florida

Some of this autumn's coldest weather yet is bearing down on the United States, enveloping the eastern two-thirds of the country in Arctic air on Monday and affecting millions of people.

3 hours ago in Sports, Trending

MLB, sportsbooks cap bets on individual pitches in response to pitch-rigging scandal

Major League Baseball said its authorized gaming operators will cap bets on individual pitches at $200 and exclude them from parlays, a day after two Cleveland Guardians players were indicted and accused of rigging pitches at the behest of gamblers.

12 hours ago in Local

Bangor Swears in New City Councilor Who Went to Prison for Manslaughter

The election of Angela Walker sparked outrage on conservative social media and concern from some Maine Republicans.

15 hours ago in Local

Platner Calls for Replacement of Democratic Leader After Senate Shutdown Vote

Schumer and most Democrats voted against the early Republican proposal to move toward ending the shutdown