Federal government awards Maine research institute $750,000

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) – A research institute in Maine has been awarded $750,000 from the federal government to help marine startups.

Maine lobster prices remain high into the fall season

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) – Prices for Maine’s most beloved export are much higher than typical right now because of high demand and the possibility that fishermen are having a slower season.

Rumford man dead in officer involved shooting in Dixfield

This officer involved shooting had a worse outcome than the one in Portland on Saturday morning.

Portland Police officer involved shooting injures suspect Saturday Morning

A man was shot by Portland Police on Oxford Street Saturday morning. The injuries are non-life threating.

One Longfellow Square reopens Friday night

For nearly 20 months the venue was closed because of the pandemic, but thanks to a huge crowdfunding effort, the show is back on.

Peak foliage arrives a little late in northern Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Peak leaf-peeping conditions have arrived in northern and western Maine, albeit a little later than typical.

Ski lodge, church join list of endangered historic places

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine Preservation has added a historic church and a shuttered ski lodge to its list of most endangered historic places in the state.

COVID-19 hospitalizations drop in Maine

BANGOR, Maine (AP) Hospitals are getting some relief from COVID-19 with a drop of more than a quarter in patients hospitalized with the coronavirus.

A man out on bail is arrested again for the same crime

An Arundel man arrested twice over a 19-day period for similar crimes is now in custody on State and Federal Charges

The latest COVID-19 Surge in Maine continues to ease with 467 new cases Friday

Positive signs the latest surge of COVID-19 is coming to an end, at least easing up a bit.