Local Maine governments in no hurry to spend federal windfall

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s local governments seem to be in no hurry to spend nearly $502 million in federal pandemic aid.

New tool to help Maine shark spotters confirm what they saw

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine officials have launched a new tool to help people who believe they spotted a white shark find out if it was indeed the big fish.

LePage officially announces bid for governor in 2022

Former Governor Paul LePage formally announced Monday that he’s launching a campaign for a third term for governor.

Eleven ‘heavily armed men’ arrested after lengthy standoff on I-95

The group of men told officers they were headed from Rhode Island to Maine “for training.”

Maine cracking down on intoxicated boaters over weekend

The Maine Marine Patrol’s effort is part of the national Operation Dry Water campaign that takes place from Saturday to Monday.

Two juveniles charged with setting pair of fires in Winterport

Police say two juveniles are accused of setting fire to a garage in Winterport.

Portland homeowners to be notified of new property values

New property values were sent out Friday to property owners in Portland.

Augusta man accused of causing apartment fire by setting off fireworks

An Augusta man is charged with arson after police say he set off fireworks inside of his apartment.

Maine grocery worker set to appear on “Jeopardy!”

A Shaw’s supermarket employee from Warren will be competing on “Jeopardy!” Friday.

South Portland air quality ordinance backed by Biden administration amid pipeline dispute

The Biden administration is siding with the city of South Portland over an air quality dispute with a pipeline company.