Mainers reject proposal to resurrect the state’s original flag

Mainers were smitten by the state’s original flag during the 2020 bicentennial. But the retro flag’s popularity wasn’t enough to convince voters to make it the state’s official flag.

Mainers Pass $25 Million Bond for Science, Renewable Energy

This measure would authorize a $25 million bond to support technologies for life sciences, biomedicine and renewable energy.

Donald Trump wins US presidency, GOP reclaims Senate majority

Republican Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former…

Rumford Police Call Off Shelter in Place Order

Rumford Police called off the advisory at about 1 am Wednesday morning

Republicans Take Senate Majority

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans have taken control of the U.S. Senate and are fighting to keep their majority in the U.S. House,…

Pingree Declares Victory in Maine 1st District

Pingree said last night that she hopes both parties in Congress can work together to solve problems.

Pedestrian injured after crash on I-95 in Newport

Police say a pedestrian was struck by a tractor-trailer on I-95 in Newport.

Swatting Calls Across Maine, Country Today Not a Threat

Swatting is a hoax threat where someone fakes some kind of emergency

Maine Man Get 50 Year Sentence for Child Sex Crimes

Jon A. Hall was sentenced Monday after pleading guilty in April in U.S. District Court in Bangor

Portland City Council Approves Moratorium on New Hotels

The city will use the time to consider changes to a zoning ordinance.