Supporters of consumer-owned utility in Maine aiming for 2023 ballot

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Falling shy of their signature-gathering goal, supporters of a referendum drive aimed at establishing a consumer-owned electric utility will extend their efforts, delaying a potential vote until next year.

Maine governor outraising ex-gov in reelection drive so far

Maine’s Democratic governor is outraising her chief opponent, a Republican former governor, in her drive for reelection so far.

Police seek suspect in Waldo County grocery store robbery

Police are looking for the suspect accused of robbing a Wentworth’s store in Frankfort on Sunday evening.

Investigators identify woman found dead in Lubec; boyfriend to appear in court

Police say they’ve confirmed the identity of a woman found dead in the trunk of a car.

No injuries in Raymond crash involving car and school bus

No one was hurt when a car and a school bus collided in Raymond on Tuesday morning.

Drive to give books to Maine first graders seeks new schools

BANGOR, Maine (AP) A program that has a goal of giving a book to every first grade student in Maine is hoping to increase the number of participating schools.

Gas prices up in Vermont, down in Maine and New Hampshire

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Gas prices are again a mixed bag in northern New England.

Maine moose hunters had less success than normal in 2021

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine moose hunters had less success than usual during last year’s hunt despite an increase in hunting permits.

Maine state senator resigns to take job in federal SBA

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A Democratic state senator in Maine said Tuesday that he will resign to take a post within the federal government.

Over 50K Maine acres to be protected by conservation push

FAYETTE, Maine (AP) More than 50,000 acres of land around Maine will be conserved as part of a land protection drive, according to a charitable foundation.