Supermarket chain restricts ‘chemicals of concern’

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A Maine supermarket corporation is executing new restrictions on the use of chemical products and packaging deemed…

Former Maine GOP congressman Poliquin tapped by Trump for new post

BANGOR, Maine (AP) A former congressman from Maine’s taking on a new volunteer role as chairman of the Board of…

Maine distracted driving penalty lowered from $230 to $85

Maine’s Judicial Branch says the first offense penalty for drivers who violate the state’s new distracted driving law will be $85, which is more in line with lawmakers’ intent.

Maine records first case of lung illness related to vaping

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting the state’s first case of acute lung illness related to the use of e-cigarettes.

Investigators wrap up work at explosion site in Maine

The Maine Fire Marshal’s Office has finished its work at the site of a deadly explosion in Farmington, but isn’t ready to release any conclusions.

Mills reveals members of Maine Climate Council

Democratic Gov. Janet Mills has unveiled the membership of her Maine Climate Council, which is aimed at recommending strategies for boosting renewable energy and reducing greenhouse emissions.

Cameras installed on Yarmouth school buses to catch drivers illegally passing

The district’s school buses are now equipped with stop arm cameras, ready to catch drivers illegally passing.

Nonprofit that lost building to relocate temporarily

The nonprofit whose offices were destroyed by a propane blast in Farmington, Maine, is going to relocate temporarily.

Park director wants to take ‘Mount’ out of ‘Mount Katahdin’

The director of the Baxter State Park Authority is floating the idea dropping the “Mount” from Maine’s “Mount Katahdin.”

Man pleads guilty in fatal shooting near homeless shelter

A Maine man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection to a fatal shooting in June 2018.