Sugar shacks prepare to welcome visitors for Maine Maple Sunday

Maine’s celebration of all things maple is going to be held next month despite the pandemic.

Threshold met for referendum on $1B utility corridor project

Maine election officials say opponents of a $1 billion electricity transmission corridor have collected enough signatures to move forward with a referendum.

Senators want to protect federal first responder benefits

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A group of senators including Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine has proposed a law it said would make certain first responders get full retirement benefits if they’re injured on the job.

Maine asks residents to look out for invasive moth

SMYRNA, Maine (AP) Maine forestry managers say it’s time for residents to keep an eye out for an invasive species of moth in the state.

Maine police investigate discovery of body in Lewiston

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) Police in Maine are investigating the discovery of the body of a young woman on Main St. in Lewiston.

Medical team arriving by boat with vaccine on Maine islands

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Vaccinations are coming to Maine’s islands.

Portland’s racial equity panel calls for more police oversight

The Racial Equity Steering Committee was appointed by Mayor Kate Snyder and City Council in the wake of widespread Black Lives Matter demonstrations last year. 

John Travolta lists Maine home for $5,000,000.00

Built in 1903, the 10,830-square-foot home has 20 bedrooms and sits on a 48-acre estate along the ocean in Islesboro.

Maine airports to receive $10 million for upgrades

Nearly half the money is going to Portland International Jetport, and another $2.65 million will go to Bangor International Airport.

Baby treated for hypothermia and frostbite after mother leaves in car

The mother, 32-year-old Ashley Bragg, was charged with endangering the welfare of a child and domestic violence reckless conduct.