Maine sees population boom from migration during pandemic

BANGOR, Maine (AP) Maine experienced greatest population growth in nearly two decades during the pandemic because of migration into the state.

Court to decide residency requirement for pot dispensaries

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A state agency and an industry group are appealing a federal judge’s ruling that allows out-of-state owners of medical marijuana dispensaries.

83-year-old man dies after Downeaster train collides with truck

HAVERHILL, Mass. (AP) An 83-year-old man died when his pickup truck was struck by a Boston-to-Maine Amtrak train, authorities said.

Amtrak Downeaster train bound for Brunswick collides with vehicle on tracks in Haverhill, Massachusetts

The train is reported to have killed one person but everyone on board the train is okay. The passengers were moved to another train and continued on to Maine.

Fire destroys home in Brunswick

A home in Brunswick is considered a complete loss after a fire Monday

Car crash sends vehicle into Lewiston laundromat

Police say both drivers claimed to have had green lights.

Casco Bay watershed acres to be protected in Maine

Democratic Rep. Chellie Pingree said the money will help pay for the state’s Cousins River Fields and Marsh Conservation Project, which will protect about 43 acres in the Casco Bay watershed.

Panel wants tougher standard for part of Androscoggin

A state panel is recommending that a portion of the Androscoggin River receive a stricter environmental classification in an acknowledgment of cleanup efforts.

UPS driver calls fire department after smelling smoke

Nathan Allen, of Augusta, was dropping off a package when he noticed smoke coming from a garage last week in Mount Vernon.

Maine to receive more than $5.5M in school meal assistance

Rep. Pingree said nearly $4 million will be supply chain assistance for schools, while the rest of the money will help food purchases, including from local producers.