Maine Advocates Look To Protect Dark Skies, Promote Tourism

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) – Advocates in Maine are looking to make it known that the state contains the largest area free of light pollution in the eastern half of the United States in order to draw more tourism.

Former President Bush Returns To Maine

KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine (AP) — His home on the rocky coast is former President George H.W. Bush’s happy place, chock full of sea-sprayed memories of boating, golfing, family and friends.

Brewery Helps Create Beer For Special Olympics

KITTERY, Maine (AP) — A Maine brewery will debut a special beer for when the Special Olympics torch passes through Kittery.

Fire in Norway Leaves One Dead

A fire in Norway killed one man inside his home.

Missing Woman Found Alive Near Her Home

Maine game wardens located a missing woman Sunday.

Motorcycle Accident Kills Litchfield Man

One man is dead following a motorcycle crash in Litchfield Sunday morning.

Maine Police Called By Man Seeking to Disarm Cannon

The Maine State Police bomb squad is working to clear a Skowhegan home after a man called for help while trying to disable a black-powder cannon by drilling holes in it.

Eels Break Records in Maine, Where They Sell for Big Money

America’s only significant state fishery for baby eels has blown past records for value as high demand from overseas aquaculture companies is driving prices to new heights.

Maine Wants to Return Salmon, Herring to Historic Habitat

A Maine state project aims to bring salmon and river herring back to a tributary of one of the state’s major rivers.

Maine OKs New Regional Centers Serving School Districts

Maine says new regional service centers will provide another way for school districts to share programs and services for students.