Maine state offices closed due to icy conditions

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine state offices will be closed until late Thursday morning because of icy roads and dangerous driving conditions.

Sanford Walmart to close temporarily for sanitizing, restocking

The Walmart on Main Street in Sanford will be closed for part of the week as the store is sanitized and restocked.

Additional ambulance teams to arrive in Maine as part of federal Omicron response

Gov. Janet Mills announced Tuesday that the state has called on federal ambulance teams to assist the state’s EMS crews.

$7M solar farm will power six commercial customers in Maine

A $7 million solar farm in Caribou, Maine will power six large commercial customers in the state, following a statewide initiative to develop renewable energy projects in the last three years.

More money needed for Maine to reach green vehicle goals

Maine is going to need more money to accelerate electric vehicle use and help the state meet its ambitious climate goals.

Bangor man struck and killed by vehicle

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in Bangor on Friday.

New England shrimp industry could reopen for recreation only

The New England shrimp fishing industry could eventually reopen for recreational fishing.

Investigators say butane caused blast at Auburn home

An explosion at a home in Auburn sent a man to the hospital with serious injuries Sunday night.

Gas prices fall again in Maine as demand stalls

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Gas prices fell in northern New England again over the past week.

Clam industry growing as climate change warms Gulf of Maine

The annual clam harvest value is around $2.6 million, up from just over $10,000 in 2004.