Maine railway reopens 2 days after derailment and fire

A rail line where three locomotive engines and six train cars derailed over the weekend has reopened after track repairs and removal of damaged equipment, the railway owner said Monday.

Demand is up at Washington County food pantries after federal benefits cut back

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New Census figures provide a county-by-county look at where Maine’s newcomers are relocating

Cumberland County saw the biggest increase in international migrants, and York saw the biggest increase in newcomers from international and domestic sources. But every one of Maine’s 16 counties saw an increase.

Gun manufacturers have made a dramatic exodus from Maine

Tax breaks and a sunny political climate have convinced companies to find welcoming homes in the South.

Mining project gathers support from locals despite two LUPC rejections

The Wolfden Pickett Mountain Mining Project garnered support from Patten residents in a town vote Thursday despite missing a Maine Land Use and Planning Commission application deadline in March.

Bangor woman shares story of abuse from former Catholic priest

A Bangor woman wants to warn others of the abuse she endured from former Catholic priest Anthony Cipolle, who served as a priest at St. John’s in Bangor from 2017 until 2020. 

Lawmakers call for DHHS to resolve phone issues

The Government Oversight Committee conducted a review of the Department of Health and Human Services Friday morning to find out why no one seems to be able to get a hold of them.

Owner of Bucksport motel sues town for forced closure

The owner of a Bucksport motel that was condemned two years ago is suing the town and its code enforcement officer of violating his rights in the forced closure of his motel.

Teenager dies after fall in Acadia National Park

Officials say a teenage boy died after falling at Acadia National Park on Friday.

Lewiston man sentenced for fatally shooting his girlfriend in front of mother, child

A Lewiston man will spend 47 years behind bars for killing the mother of his child.