Proposed rules aim to ease Maine hemp farmers into compliance with federal laws

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A set of proposed rules in Maine would help ease the state’s 154 hemp farmers into compliance with looming federal regulations.

Scientists, New England farmers hope seaweed can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions

FREEPORT, Maine (AP) A group of scientists and farmers in northern New England is working on a plan to feed seaweed to cows to gauge whether it can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change.

Gas prices increase slightly in Maine

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) Weekly gas prices have fallen a bit or went up slightly in parts of northern New England.

Police identify 16-year-old shot by police during confrontation in Limerick

The armed robbery suspect who was shot and killed by a York County Sheriff’s deputy Friday night has been identified as a 16-year-old boy from Limerick.

Child Killed in Standish Crash

An 8-year-old child died and three others were injured in a crash in Standish.

An Appeals Court Has Upheld the Creation of a Federally Protected Area in the Atlantic Ocean

An appeals court has upheld the creation of a federally protected area in the Atlantic Ocean. Fishing groups sued over…

Fire fighters to represent Farmington FD in Tournament of Roses Parade

FARMINGTON, Maine (AP) Two members of a Maine fire department shaken by tragedy in September are going to represent fellow firefighters in the Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year’s Day in Pasadena, California.

Alleged Fugitive Driver found after Police Chase in Windham

Police say the driver who escaped following a police chase and crash in Windham is now in custody.

Maine PFAS Task Force sends recommendations to Gov. Mills

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A Maine task force has completed its list of recommendations to the governor and lawmakers on how to confront so-called forever chemicals.

Portland man convicted of manslaughter in death of sister’s boyfriend

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A Maine man who said he was defending himself when he fatally shot his sister’s boyfriend in a family fight is guilty of manslaughter.