Maine offshore wind contract could hike rates, advocate says

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A Maine official who is responsible for representing the interests of utility consumers has voiced concerns that an offshore wind electricity supply contract could add to residents’ power bills.

State pays $395K to settle prison discrimination lawsuit

WARREN, Maine (AP) The state is paying $395,000 to a former corrections officer to settle her claims of harassment and discrimination.

Two workers seriously injured in Naples construction accident

Two construction workers were suffered life-threatening wounds when a building they were working on collapsed in Naples on Tuesday.

Motorcyclist dead after crash involving school bus in Buxton

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash involving a school bus in Buxton on Tuesday afternoon.

Governor Mills announces $4 million to fund health care scholarships and loan repayment

Governor Mills today announced funding of $4 million for two initiatives aimed at attracting and retaining health care professionals in Maine

Police issue Silver Alert for Norridgewock man who walked away from psychiatric facility

A Silver Alert has been issued for a Norridgewock man with mental illness.

Detainment of black classmate prompts student protest in Westbrook

Students in Westbrook took to the streets after a black classmate was detained by police over the weekend.

Lewiston mother facing charges after toddler overdoses

A toddler in Maine was revived after suffering an apparent drug overdose.

Vendor aims to get Maine software upgrade across finish line

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine has selected a new software contractor to complete the job of replacing the state’s outdated human resources management software — a project that’s more than four times costlier than envisioned.

Conference about Maine, NH beaches back after 3-year hiatus

SOUTH BERWICK, Maine (AP) A conference about the health of the Maine and New Hampshire coasts is coming back after a three-year hiatus.