CARES Act to come to the aid of Maine’s rail line to Boston

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Federal CARES Act money will pay for improvements to the passenger rail system that connects Maine to Boston.

Maine high court hears appeal in death of sheriff’s deputy

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The lawyer for a man who’s serving a life sentence for killing a deputy is arguing the trial judge made mistakes in allowing the man’s confession and in imposing the maximum sentence.

Cornfield vandals wreak destruction on Maine farm

The Maine Warden Service is looking for vandals who destroyed acres of cornfields by apparently driving through them.

Report: Race discussions need to be part of legislation

A panel created to examine racial disparities in Maine says lawmakers can get started in addressing those concerns by passing more than two dozen bills.

Gas prices down slightly in Maine, northern New England

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) Gas prices have dropped slightly in northern New England during the last week.

1st trials since March moving forward this week in Maine

BANGOR, Maine (AP) Maine is preparing this week for the first trials since March.

Plans for Portland homeless shelter faces opposition

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Plans for a 24-hour homeless shelter in Maine’s largest city that can serve 40 people are facing opposition from its neighbors.

Busy portion of Maine’s bear hunt ahead

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine’s bear hunt is entering the final two weeks of the year in which most bears are harvested.

COVID-19 outbreak at St. Joseph’s College forces lockdown

Sunday afternoon, the president of the college Jim Dlugos implemented a “study in place” program for all students.

Maine deer, turkey hunts getting started for fall

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) – Two of Maine’s most popular fall hunting seasons are getting started. The archery season for deer…