Committees begin review of governor’s supplemental budget

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The Maine Legislature is poised to begin a series of hearings on Democratic Gov. Janet Mills’ supplemental budget that returns half of a projected $822 million surplus to residents.

Maine resolves timber harvesting violations in coastal area

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine’s forestry department said Monday it has entered into an agreement with a forester to resolve harvesting violations in the state.

Community rallies around local band after equipment, supplies stolen

After a police report failed to find the culprit they started a go-fund-me page.

Maine Senate approves plan to expand career, tech education

The bill would create a 20-member task force charged with examining the advantages of establishing a comprehensive four-year high school career and technical education program for Maine students.

Maine ferry service to replace vessel with low emission tech

It says the replacement vessel will use a diesel electric hybrid propulsion system instead of a conventional diesel mechanical propulsion system.

Two hotels to stop housing homeless following complaints

City officials said they’re working with state officials to identify new emergency shelter space for the nearly 300 people currently being sheltered at the hotels.

$28M to expand broadband to thousands in rural Maine

The delegation says the funding will grow broadband access to almost 15,000 residents of the state.

Home in Cumberland destroyed by a fire Saturday afternoon

A home in Cumberland is a total loss after a fire Saturday Afternoon. The State Fire Marshall will investigate

Man charged with beating toddler, encouraging him to fight

Authorities say the 23-year-old Carmel man beat the boy after allegedly telling the child “to fight like you’ve never fought before” and tell his mother they were playing.

Pittsfield man killed in armed police standoff

Police were at the scene of a standoff in Pittsfield on Friday.