Thanksgiving: How Southern Maine is Celebrating It.

Thanksgiving is here at last, and with that, Maine is celebrating.

Facial recognition can help conserve seals, scientists say

FREEPORT, Maine (AP) Facial recognition technology is mostly associated with uses such as surveillance and the authentication of human faces, but scientists believe they’ve found a new use for it — saving seals.

Winners declared in two Maine House races following recounts

The results of two legislative races in Maine are now official, with recounting coming to end on Tuesday.

Whole Foods to stop selling lobster from Gulf of Maine

Whole Foods says it will stop selling Gulf of Maine Lobster following the fishery’s loss of two certifications for environmental sustainability.

Estimated $55,000 in drugs seized in Sullivan trafficking investigation

Three people were arrested and about 330 grams of fentanyl were seized as part of a drug investigation in Hancock County.

Maine close to inking land use agreement for rural north

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine officials are close to finalizing a land use agreement that supporters said would protect one of the most rural corners of the country from overdevelopment years after environmentalists raised concerns about McMansions rising in the area.

Maine vet sues over coverage denial for daughter gender transition

A U.S. military veteran and his daughter filed a lawsuit on Monday challenging a federal rule they said prevents the daughter from accessing medical coverage because she is transgender.

Eric Brakey declared winner after recount in Maine State Senate race

Eric Brakey has won re-election in a Maine State Senate race following a recount on Monday.

“Destructive devices” found by investigators looking into Cherryfield homicide

Police said destructive devices were found while investigating a homicide in Washington County.

Maine transportation officials urge residents to practice safe driving habits over Thanksgiving holiday weekend

Transportation officials are reminding Mainers to practice safe driving habits as the holiday season nears.