New ferry service to Vinalhaven launches sea trials

The ferry will arrive in August in Rockland to begin regular service to Vinalhaven.

Woman found dead following house fire, man injured

FAIRFIELD, Maine (AP) – Firefighters say a woman was found dead following a house fire in Fairfield, Maine. A 911…

Maine produces lowest haul of clams in more than 90 years

More New Englanders have dug in the tidal mudflats during the last year, but they’re finding fewer clams.

Police: Father, son in wild pursuit, scuffle with officers

Police say a father and son are in jail after the father led police on a wild pursuit and the son fought with arresting officers.

Maine forest official predicts bad year for browntail moths

Experts predict that this summer might be the worst brown tail moth outbreak in Maine since the species arrived in the state 100 years ago.

Maine drug agents find drugs and guns at two homes owned by South Paris man

Police say drug agents seized 100 guns, cocaine, and more than $200,000 in cash at two homes owned by a South Paris man.

Maine CDC director will deliver UNE commencement address

(AP) Dr. Nirav Shah will deliver the commencement address at the largest private university in the state.

Maine utility companies can again disconnect customers

(AP) Utility shutoffs are going to resume after an 18-month hiatus during the pandemic.

No end date slotted for Maine mask rules despite NH changes

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The only state that borders Maine is changing mask-wearing rules, but the rules in Maine are staying the same.

Mom sues over teen’s suicide at Maine youth detention center

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A Maine mother of a transgender teenager who died by suicide at a youth detention center has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the state.