Maine hikes tolls to recoup revenue lost during pandemic

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Motorists traveling through Maine will pay more in tolls starting in November, as the state looks to make up for revenue lost during the pandemic.

Atlantic mackerel fishing shut down for the rest of the year

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The federal government is shutting down the harvest of an important species of fish for the rest of the year because of concerns about overfishing.

Officials believe they found the body of a missing young boy

A sad end to the month long search for a 5-year-old New Hampshire boy

Plane crashes with emergency patient, EMT and pilot on board; Minor injuries reported

A plane carrying an emergency patient, EMT and pilot crashed Friday night in Vinalhaven just after takeoff. Only minor injuries reported.

Is there a constitutional right to food? Mainers to decide

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Depending on whom you ask, Maine’s proposed “right to food” constitutional amendment would simply put people in charge of how and what they eat — or would endanger animals and food supplies, and turn urban neighborhoods into cattle pastures.

Police: Boy pulled from Maine pond and rushed to hospital

A 4-year-old boy was pulled from Range Pond and rushed to a hospital on Friday, police said.

Shawnee Peak ski mountain sold to new owner

A Maine ski resort is under new ownership.

Aroostook County man charged with setting fire to former church building

Fire investigators have charged a man from Conner Township with arson.

3 teens accused in deadly Lewiston apartment fire face felony murder charges

Three teenagers accused of starting a fatal apartment building fire have been charged with felony murder, officials said.

Judge stops another attempt to stop Maine COVID-19 shot rule

Another attempt to block a COVID-19 vaccine requirement for Maine healthcare workers has been denied in court.