Maine’s largest city to add shelter capacity this winter

Portland city officials say they will add dozens of new beds to the city’s homeless shelter capacity for the coming winter.

Hundreds of Maine fishermen to get coronavirus aid by Jan. 1

Maine’s top fisheries official says more than 2,000 Maine fishermen are expected to receive federal coronavirus aid before the end of the year.

Plan for free national park access for wounded vets approved

BAR HARBOR, Maine (AP) A proposal from New England senators to ensure free lifetime entry to national parks for all disabled U.S. veterans has been signed into law.

Marijuana is now Maine’s biggest agricultural commodity

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine is known for its wild blueberries and potatoes but marijuana has surpassed them to become the state’s most valuable crop.

Portland city leaders welcome three new council members

The Portland City Council inaugurated three new members on Monday.

Warden Service says two missing elderly Mainers returned home safe

Maine Game Wardens say two elderly Mainers were found safe following searches that took place in recent days.

Massachusetts man charged after alleged attempted kidnapping in Maine

Police in Lewiston say a Massachusetts man accused of trying to kidnap a child has been arrested.

Crews work to restore power after more than 200,000 CMP customers lose service during storm

Central Maine Power was still working Monday to restore service after a major snow storm knocked out power to more than 230,000 customers.

Motel drug bust in Maine turns up drugs, cash, guns

East Millinocket police reported that they found 164 grams of fentanyl, 41 grams of methamphetamine, $6,658 in U.S. currency, and three firearms — two of which were loaded.

Collins & King aim to add York River to National Park System

The senators say designation as a Wild and Scenic River would make the York River eligible for more federal funding and resources to help maintain its free-flowing state.