Maine jobless claims grew due to seasonal factors

The growth in unemployment claims in Maine is largely due to seasonal factors, the Maine Department of Labor said.

Two people hospitalized with serious injuries after head-on crash in Gorham

A crash in Gorham on Monday left two people seriously injured.

Senate candidate from Maine known for debate stunts dies at 62

Max Linn, a former U.S. Senate candidate from Maine who shook up a high-profile race with his antics during debates, has died. He was 62.

Squadron created to oversee submarines during overhauls

KITTERY, Maine (AP) The Navy is reconstituting a squadron to oversee submarines while they’re being repaired and overhauled at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.

Gas prices fall again in Maine, northern New England

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Gas prices fell in northern New England again over the past week.

Rural Maine artists residency has new director from Boston

MONSON, Maine (AP) An artists’ residency and arts center in rural Maine has hired a longtime arts administrator as its new director.

Maine potato companies to invest in solar power systems

FORT KENT, Maine (AP) A pair of potato companies in northern Maine is receiving help from the federal government to install solar power systems.

Busy highway bridge in southern Maine to be rebuilt

The project began last week and is expected to last into 2025. The work will cost about $27.5 million.

Maine roofing contractor found not guilty in death of worker

Shawn Purvis, owner of Purvis Home Improvement Co. in Scarborough, Maine, faced one count of workplace manslaughter.

SMCC aims to teach mechanics how to work on electric cars

The class is designed for technicians who already work at auto repair shops and auto dealers.