Town Rescinds Support for Transmission Line Project

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Residents in Maine Gov. Janet Mills’ hometown have rescinded a letter of support for a $1 billion hydropower transmission line that would run through the town

Officials Can’t Determine Manner of Death for Drowned Woman

AUBURN, Maine (AP)   Police say a woman found dead in a pond last summer died from drowning combined with drug intoxication, but officials couldn’t determine the manner of death

Case of Ex-Priest Convicted of Altar Boy Abuse Back in Court

ALFRED, Maine (AP)   The case of a former Massachusetts priest who was convicted of sexually assaulting an altar boy in Maine years ago is due to return to court later this week

Trial Set for Maine Man Accused of Causing 2 Fiery Deaths

A trial is about to get underway this week for a man charged in the deaths of two homeless people found inside a burning truck in Bangor, Maine.

New Sludge Rules in Maine Amid Farm Contamination Concern

Maine officials say they will start using new controls of the use of sludge amid concerns from a dairy farm in the state about chemical contamination.

Anonymous Customer Leaves $2,000 Tip to Surprise of Waiters

An anonymous customer at a Maine restaurant seemingly approved of the eatery’s service, leaving a $2,000 tip on a $48 bill.

Northern Maine Utility Sold to Canadian Company

The owner of a Maine utility that serves many of the state’s rural and remote regions says it has reached an agreement to sell its interest in the power company to a Canadian firm.

Maine Town Putting Kibosh on Releasing Balloons Skyward

UNITY, Maine (AP)   A Maine town is asking people to keep a grip on their balloons

Maine Picks New Director to Lead Broadband Push

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine has named a new executive director to lead efforts to expand broadband across the rural state

Maine Passes Tax Refund for Commercial Maple Syrup, Honey

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine lawmakers are making sure that a sales tax refund and exemption includes the commercial production of maple syrup and honey