Maine eyes growth in manufacturing, green tech education

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) – Maine’s governor has approved a proposal designed to promote manufacturing education, green technology and job growth…

Mainers asked for suggestions for Bicentennial Time Capsule

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) – The Maine Bicentennial Commission wants to hear from residents about what should go the state’s official…

Shots fired in Portland Saturday morning, police investigating

Police are investigating following a report of shots fired Saturday morning. The report came in around 7:20 a.m. Police say…

Car crashes through Waterboro home

Police say 28 year old Parker Janelle, of Saco had drove off the road and into the house hard enough to compromise the foundation causing the dwelling to be declared unsafe and uninhabitable by town officials.

Bill banning aerial herbicides on forestland vetoed by Gov. Mills

Senate President Troy Jackson, who introduced the legislation, said he was deeply disappointed by the veto and said aerial spraying is “devastating” bodies of water, plants and wildlife.

Decision to maintain in-state tuition cost at University of Maine draws praise from governor

Governor Janet Mills says she applauds the University of Maine system for keeping in-state tuition flat.

Stretch of Damariscotta River closed to shellfishing due to fuel leak from sinking boat

Part of the Damariscotta River had to be closed to shellfishing Friday after a sinking boat leaked fuel into the water.

No more camping on Maine’s Tumbledown Mountain amid increase in litter, fire damage

Camping areas on a popular Maine mountain are now closed due to litter and damage left behind by visitors.

Missing woman last seen 10 days ago found safe

UPDATE: State police said Friday that Cote had been found safe.

Maine’s ban of polystyrene foam takes effect on July 1

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine environmental officials said the state’s ban on polystyrene foam disposable food containers will take effect on July 1.