UMaine System Increases Support for ‘Early College’ Program

The University of Maine System is expanding a program that allows high school students to take classes for college credit.

Online Charter School Seeks To Renew State Charter

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine’s first online charter school is seeking to renew its state charter.

Camp in Jay Wrecked by Fire

A hunting camp in Jay was destroyed by fire Friday night.

New England Farms Could See New Climate Adaptation Tools

Researchers in New England are working on a project to develop tools for small- and mid-sized farms in the region to address productivity problems related to climate change.

University Launches North Atlantic Center to Grow Economy

A public university in Maine is launching a new institute to try to create new partnerships between the state and countries in the North Atlantic.

Windstorm Knocks Out Electricity To 70k In Maine

About 70,000 Maine residents are without electricity after a storm that saw wind gusts of between 50 and 60 miles per hour blow trees and limbs onto power lines across much of the state.

Rule change for shuttered shrimp fishery could be coming

Fishery managers are seeking feedback on potential changes to New England’s long-shuttered shrimp fishery if it ever reopens.

Good Samaritans pull woman from burning vehicle in Bangor

Police said two Good Samaritans pulled a woman from a burning vehicle in Bangor Thursday night.

STEM Expo Draws Hundreds of Students

Technology and science were on full display Friday at the STEM expo.

Heating Fuel Prices Begin To Level Off In Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — The price of heating oil is holding steady in Maine at a rate that is higher than it was a year ago.