York County takes on substance use, housing shortage and public safety staffing crises with $45 million investment

Federal funding and opioid settlement payments will pay for a 58-bed recovery center, a 30-unit apartment building and a public safety training facility.

Maine’s auto ‘Right to Repair’ ballot initiative part of national movement.

Backers say it would give car buyers and repair shops more options, but car manufacturers and dealership groups maintain the change is unnecessary.

What to know about Maine’s electrical utilities ahead of vote on ballot initiative

Getting power to your home involves a complex series of systems, state and federal regulators, and lots of poles and wires. Welcome to the grid.

Greenbush student accused of threatening classmates, school staff

A student in Penobscot County is accused of threatening classmates and school staff.

Vehicles crashes through Bangor dental office

The Bangor Fire Dept. says an elderly driver plowed into a dental office Wednesday afternoon.

Maine DHHS shares tips to avoid toxic caterpillar hairs

Maine health officials are reminding the public about the potential dangers of browntail moth caterpillars this fall.

Officials identify Rockland doctor killed when mast on historic schooner snapped

The woman who died when a mast snapped on a schooner in Rockland and collapsed on the crew has been identified.

Grandson of former Maine lawmakers dies in Israel-Hamas conflict

The grandson of a former Republican state lawmakers in Maine has reportedly died in the war between Israel and Hamas.

New data sheds light on housing in Maine

Data shows that more than 1 in 5 single-family homes in Maine are being purchased by investors.

1 dead, 3 injured after mast on sailboat snaps in Rockland

One person died and three others were injured when part of a schooner broke off in Rockland on Monday morning.