UMaine System Exceeds Goal of Buying a Fifth of Food Locally

The university system and food services company Sodexo set a goal of exceeding 20 percent local food by 2020 and say they’ve already reached 23 percent.

Maine Celebrates Martin Luther King Day

Diocese of Portland Bishop Robert Deeley said the holiday on Monday serves as a reminder “that the struggle for racial harmony continues in our nation today.”

Windham Police Find Suspect in Hit-and-Run

Windham Police say they’ve found the man involved in a hit-and-run over the weekend.

Maine to Lead Tours to Emphasize Woodland Conservation

ROCKPORT, Maine (AP)   Officials in Maine are leading tours around the state to give the public a look at examples of woodland stewardship and conservation by private landowners

Ice Fishing: Plenty Of Ice, Fewer Fishermen, Because Of Cold

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Wardens say the recent subzero cold has made for good ice fishing conditions — for those hardy enough to venture outdoors.

Deadline nears for right to fish for baby eels in Maine

The deadline is nearing for a Maine lottery in which the winners will get the right to fish for baby eels.

Be wary of fake state websites, Maine state secretary says

Maine’s secretary of state is warning residents to be aware of for-profit websites that offer services provided by the state for free.

Community Health Options Sues Federal Government for $5.7M

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   A Maine health insurance cooperative is suing over the federal government’s decision to stop some reimbursements under the Affordable Care Act

Maine Moose Study Showing High Survival in Northern Areas

JACKMAN, Maine (AP)   Maine wildlife officials say trends are emerging about the health of the state’s moose from a multi-year study

Winthrop Teen Pleads Not Guilty in Parents’ Deaths

AUGUSTA, Maine (WGAN)  A Winthrop teenager accused of killing his parents in 2016 has pleaded not guilty