“Do not eat” advisories issued for areas in Maine impacted by PFAS contamination

Maine wildlife officials are issuing an advisory asking residents not to consume wildlife that may be contaminated with PFAS.

Maine Median Home Prices at All Time High

Home prices are going up faster in the state than the rest of New England and the U.S.

Portland City Council Rejects Mayor’s Needle Exchange Plan

Mayor Dion’s proposal would have offered a one-for-one exchange instead of the current 100 clean needles for every dirty one turned in.

Several Children Injured in School Bus Crash in Minot

Deputies report the bus went off the road and into a ditch about a half mile from Minot Consolidated School.

Auburn Police Seize Drugs, Money, Gun in Weekend Bust

Police found approximately 27 grams of cocaine.

Maine Program to Help with High Rents Now Available

The program has $18 million in funding from the State of Maine and offers participants assistance for back rent

Portland Landlord Suing City Over Rent Control Penalties

The Press Heald reports the city ordered Geoffrey Rice to repay tenants $150,000 for illegally raising the rents on dozens of units

Maine to Get $65M to Improve Grid for Renewable Energy

The project announced Friday by the Maine Governor’s Energy Office is funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

Giant Car Show in Westbrook Will Benefit Veterans

About 700 vehicles will be on display this Sunday at Bill Dodge Auto Group in Westbrook.

Winthrop Man Accused of Stealing $1,000 of Lottery Tickets

Police say 32-year-old Zachary Lowe of Winthrop broke into Phil’s Variety on Route 202 by shattering the front glass door.