Report: Race discussions need to be part of legislation

A panel created to examine racial disparities in Maine says lawmakers can get started in addressing those concerns by passing more than two dozen bills.

Gas prices down slightly in Maine, northern New England

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) Gas prices have dropped slightly in northern New England during the last week.

1st trials since March moving forward this week in Maine

BANGOR, Maine (AP) Maine is preparing this week for the first trials since March.

Plans for Portland homeless shelter faces opposition

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Plans for a 24-hour homeless shelter in Maine’s largest city that can serve 40 people are facing opposition from its neighbors.

Busy portion of Maine’s bear hunt ahead

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine’s bear hunt is entering the final two weeks of the year in which most bears are harvested.

COVID-19 outbreak at St. Joseph’s College forces lockdown

Sunday afternoon, the president of the college Jim Dlugos implemented a “study in place” program for all students.

Maine deer, turkey hunts getting started for fall

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) – Two of Maine’s most popular fall hunting seasons are getting started. The archery season for deer…

DOJ awards more than $700,000 to 2 Maine school districts

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) – Two Maine school districts are receiving more than $700,000 from the U.S. Department of Justice to…

Homestead of first woman to serve in cabinet to be preserved

NEWCASTLE, Maine (AP) – The historic homestead of the first woman to serve in a presidential cabinet will be preserved…

Maine man dies in motorcycle crash in Sebago

SEBAGO, Maine (AP) – A Maine man has died in a motorcycle crash and police think speed was a factor.…