New Maine law means free meals for all students

New law makes school meals available to all Maine children, regardless of family income.

Gardiner concert hall starting huge renovation

Johnson Hall set to add 400-seat theater after 5 years of fundraising.

Maine school employee arrested on child pornography charges

BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP) — An employee of a Maine school district has been arrested and faces child exploitation charges after transmitting obscene material on the internet, police said Friday.

Maine entertainment venues get pandemic grants

41 entertainment businesses in Maine were granted over $22 million to help save the entertainment industry from pandemic closures.

Changes could be made to Maine’s child protective system

A lawmaker from Belfast is concerned about policies in place regarding Maine’s child protective system. According to the Portland Press…

Bills to expand voting access in Maine approved by lawmakers

Maine lawmakers have approved a slate of law changes aimed at expanding voter rights in the state.

Police ask for information about missing woman last seen in Freeport

Police in Lincoln County are asking for help finding a 55-year-old woman last seen on Wednesday afternoon.

Animal rescuers ask residents to leave young seals alone

A marine mammal rescue group in Maine is asking beachgoers to leave young seals alone after documenting numerous recent interactions between people and the animals.

Saco police charge man with burglary after hours-long search

Saco police say a man who tried to elude police was arrested and charged in connection with a burglary.

Puritan Medical, manufacturer of COVID-19 testing swabs, extends furloughs at Pittsfield plant

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A Maine company that’s one of two major producers of COVID-19 testing swabs has extended a furlough for 180 employees.