Lobbying costs surpass $4m in Maine during the pandemic

Despite the pandemic limiting access to lawmakers, corporate and political interests working to influence the Maine State House spent $4 million on lobbyists in 2021.

New York man accused of drug trafficking arrested after arriving in Maine by bus

A New York man has been arrested on drug charges following a tip from the public.

Rural sewage plants hit by ransomware attacks in Maine

A pair of ransomware attacks on sewage treatment plants in rural Maine communities demonstrates that small towns need to be just as vigilant as larger communities in protecting against hackers, local officials said.

Cheesemakers, aquaculturists, farmers to get grants in Maine

SYDNEY, Maine (AP) A cheese guild in Sydney, an aquaculture center in Walpole and the Maine Farmland Trust are among the recipients of the state of Maine’s agricultural development grants this year.

Maine hunting seasons to start in 2 weeks with bear hunt

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine’s fall hunting seasons are set to begin in two weeks with the start of the bear hunt.

Maine communities making plans to spend latest pandemic aid

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine municipalities and counties plan to spend American Rescue Plan Act funding on everything from bonuses for front-line workers to infrastructure projects.

Lobster boat tracking coming to protect whales, fishery

America’s lobster fishing businesses could be subjected to electronic tracking requirements to try to protect vulnerable right whales and get a better idea of the population of the valuable crustaceans.

Two water related injuries at Acadia National Park send 2 people to the hospital by lifeflight

Two people, an 18 year old man and a 6 year old boy were taken from Acadia National Park by Life Flight in one day on Friday.

Health care workers and other supporters protest vaccine mandate in Portland

At least 300 people gathered near Maine Medical Center to call for personal choice in medical decisions.

Maine Turnpike rollover sends two people to the hospital

Two people were hospitalized after a rollover crash Friday morning on the Maine Turnpike.