Maine governor signs bill making to-go alcohol permanent

Maine’s pandemic rule allowing to-go cocktails is going to be sticking around.

US EPA, US Fish & Wildlife Service reach agreement on Orland fish hatchery

ORONO, Maine (AP) A Maine fish hatchery will make changes to reduce the amount of phosphorus it discharges under the terms of a federal government settlement.

Officials issue updated wildlife consumption advisory for PFAS in Fairfield area

The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and the Maine CDC have announced a new wildlife consumption advisory for deer and turkey due to PFAS contamination.

Nonprofit group looks to buy most of Maine’s newspapers

A newly formed nonprofit group headed by a longtime Maine journalist wants to buy most of the newspapers in the state.

Waterville restaurant destroyed by fire

The Last Unicorn restaurant in Waterville was destroyed by fire over the weekend.

Reward now up to $5,000 in search for man who went missing from Bangor psychiatric center

The family of a missing man with schizophrenia has increased the reward it is offering for information leading to the return of their loved one.

New federal program targets abandoned crab, lobster traps

The NOAA’s new program will fund efforts to remove derelict traps used to harvest blue, Dungeness and stone crabs as well as the American and spiny species of lobsters.

Legendary “Valentine’s Day Bandit” identity revealed after death

A local legend known for spreading joy around the Portland area has had their identity posthumously revealed.

DEP warns railroad company that cleanup effort is not enough after train derailment

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection is warning the railroad company whose freight train derailed in Somerset County last weekend, that they need to improve their cleanup efforts.

Nonprofit sets sights on purchasing Maine’s largest media and news network

Maine Journalism Foundation, a new nonprofit organization, is looking for donations to purchase Masthead Maine, the state’s largest network of independent news and media outlets.