Referendum would create hurdle to consumer-owned utility

Opponents of a proposal to replace the state’s private utility companies with a consumer-owned utility have crafted a referendum that could create a hurdle to issuing bonds to fund the effort.

Miles the Moose bids adieu to summer travelers in Maine

As the Labor Day weekend approached, Miles the Moose said goodbye to holiday travelers leaving Maine for the close of the summer.

Black man inducted into Maine Franco-American Hall of Fame

The late founder of The Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center has become the first Black Mainer to be inducted in the state’s Franco-American Hall of Fame.

Maine motorcyclist charged with homicide in connection with fatal crash

Police say a motorcyclist from Maine was intoxicated while driving through New Hampshire, leading to a crash that killed his passenger.

Driver killed in Knox County crash

A Warren man died after his vehicle went airborne and struck a rock ledge early Tuesday.

Maine man accused of leading police on highway pursuit in vehicle stolen from dealership

A man from Wales, Maine faces several charges for allegedly leading police on a chase in a stolen car.

Maine’s expanded deer hunt getting started for fall soon

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine’s fall deer hunt gets started for the year later this week.

Panel that’s redrawing Maine’s congressional districts meets Friday

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The commission that’s tasked with redrawing Maine’s congressional and legislative districts will hold a public meeting on Friday.

Gas prices rise in Maine, northern New England

(AP) Gas prices have risen in all three northern New England states over the past week.

Maine’s fast distribution of rental aid staved off evictions

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine has been efficient in distributing money from rental assistance programs, staving off mass evictions.