Cutter departs Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for last time

KITTERY, Maine (AP) The Coast Guard Cutter Reliance is leaving Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for the last time.

Bath paving project may cause headaches for drivers

BATH, Maine (AP) A $17 million road paving project in the Bath area will result in ramp closures and possible traffic tie-ups.

BIW strike enters third week, union meets with federal mediator

The union representing striking shipbuilders at Bath Iron Works was expected to meet with a federal mediator Monday.

Portland man charged after assaulting woman recording him with cellphone

The confrontation happened in the North Gate Shaw’s parking lot in which the victim said she was targeted by homophobic slurs

First weekend closing two blocks on Main Street in Freeport

FREEPORT (WGME) — A section of downtown Freeport is closed to vehicles for the weekends in an attempt to attract more people to the downtown businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.

Lewiston council to vote on police body cams, training

The Lewiston City Council is slated to vote on a resolution Tuesday, that if passed, would commit the city to…

24 new cases of coronavirus, 2 new deaths in Maine

Following six days of no new reported deaths related to the coronavirus, the Maine Centers for Disease Control announced two…

Mainers shatter record for absentee ballots in a primary

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) – Maine voters are taking advantage of absentee ballots for the July 14 primary.

Bath Iron Works hiring Temporary Workers

Navy shipbuilder Bath Iron Works plans to bring in subcontractors to join management and existing contractors to avoid falling further behind on production during a strike.

Local landowner, energy firm propose 700-acre solar project

Local landowners and a renewable energy company based in Boston are proposing a 700-acre solar energy project in Benton, Clinton and Unity Township.