Nonprofit group looks to buy most of Maine’s newspapers

A newly formed nonprofit group headed by a longtime Maine journalist wants to buy most of the newspapers in the state.

Waterville restaurant destroyed by fire

The Last Unicorn restaurant in Waterville was destroyed by fire over the weekend.

Reward now up to $5,000 in search for man who went missing from Bangor psychiatric center

The family of a missing man with schizophrenia has increased the reward it is offering for information leading to the return of their loved one.

New federal program targets abandoned crab, lobster traps

The NOAA’s new program will fund efforts to remove derelict traps used to harvest blue, Dungeness and stone crabs as well as the American and spiny species of lobsters.

Legendary “Valentine’s Day Bandit” identity revealed after death

A local legend known for spreading joy around the Portland area has had their identity posthumously revealed.

DEP warns railroad company that cleanup effort is not enough after train derailment

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection is warning the railroad company whose freight train derailed in Somerset County last weekend, that they need to improve their cleanup efforts.

Nonprofit sets sights on purchasing Maine’s largest media and news network

Maine Journalism Foundation, a new nonprofit organization, is looking for donations to purchase Masthead Maine, the state’s largest network of independent news and media outlets.

Lawmakers consider limits on marijuana growers to stabilize market

Maine lawmakers are considering several bills that would limit the growth of recreational cannabis to stabilize the oversupplied market. 

Entrance to Acadia National Park free for earth day

Entrance to Acadia National Park is free Saturday, along with all other national parks across the U.S. in celebration of earth day. 

Homeless camp along Bayside trail allowed to stay one more week

The city of Portland says it’s giving people experiencing homelessness one more week to remain at the homeless camps along Bayside trail before they will be forced to move.