Portland Public Library to reopen next week

(AP) Maine’s oldest and largest public library system is reopening to the public.

Motorcyclist killed, passenger injured in Augusta crash

The crash happened as the driver of a sports utility vehicle was making a left turn off of Civic Center Drive onto Old Belgrade Road.

Public transit workers vote to join union

Thirty-two drivers, mechanics and other workers in the Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach transit service have voted to join a union.

Local man honored with Portland Expo renaming

Portland City leaders gathered at the Expo to celebrate the official renaming of the building.

Mainers celebrate Pride month with OUTAthletics

Maine athletes took to the Fox Street Field in Portland yesterday for “Sweat For A Cause” with OUTAthletics.

Ferry fast pass a hit for some, a miss for others, on island

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) – Peaks Island residents are being offered a fast pass for ferry rides, but not everyone likes…

Flash flood causes lasting damage on Acadia Carriage Road

Officials said it could take up to two months to repair the section after thunderstorms Tuesday night overwhelmed culverts and damaged some roads in eastern Maine.

Plastic bag ban in effect July 1st

A statewide ban on plastic bags in Maine is going into effect on July 1.

Bangor man to serve time after robbing a bank in a hospital

According to the Bangor Daily News, a man from Bangor was sentenced to 37 months in prison after stealing money…

Multiple businesses damaged in warehouse fire

A fire broke out at a Presumpscot Street warehouse early Friday morning around 2 a.m.