Officials confirm death of North Atlantic Right Whale due to Maine lobster gear

The cause of death of the young female whale was chronic entanglement, with the gear found wrapped around the whale sporting the purple markings that Maine lobstermen use on trap and buoy lines.

Environmental officials say fire at Maine trash facility does not pose health hazards

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says there’s nothing hazardous at the ongoing fire at a trash facility in Orrington.

Maine State Agencies Going to North Carolina For Storm Relief

Emergency Management is sending a team of eight to Newton, North Carolina.

UMaine students to receive refunds following class-action lawsuit

More than 16,000 University of Maine students are getting partial refunds of tuition and fees as part of a $2.15 million settlement of a lawsuit over online learning during the pandemic.

Officials issue air quality alert due to fire at Maine trash facility

An air quality alert has been issued as a fire continues to burn at an Orrington trash facility.

Bangor Murder Suspect Was Released From Prison Early

Richard Keith Thorpe is charged with murder in the strangling death of 39-year-old Virginia Cookson

Golden Endorsed by U.S. Chamber Ahead of Debate with Theriault

Golden is facing Republican Austin Theriault in next month’s election

New Jersey motorcyclist killed after moose collision in Maine

A motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a moose in Piscataquis County.

Federal officials say whale found dead in Massachusetts was entangled in Maine fishing gear

Maine fishing gear is being blamed for the death of an endangered right whale that washed up on Martha’s Vineyard in January.

Mainers Spend Over $1,000 Annually on Car Repairs from Rough Roads

That report is based on federal and state Department of Transportation data