Maine eyes creation of hunger-fighting tax checkoff program

Maine might create a new checkoff program to help fight hunger in the state.

Body of missing Freeport woman found by fisherman

The body of a Freeport woman who was reported missing last week was found a few miles offshore.

Mainer injured in fatal plane crash

Authorities have identified a man who died and another who was injured after their small plane crashed in New Hampshire.

Maine to continue pop-up COVID-19 shot clinics this summer

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine health officials said the state is going to continue its pop-up coronavirus vaccination clinics through the summer.

Bridge reconstruction nearing midway point in central Maine

HAMPDEN, Maine (AP) A $45 million bridge reconstruction project in central Maine is nearing its midway point this coming week.

Agency: Endangered salmon can co-exist with dams on Kennebec

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission reached the conclusion in a draft environmental assessment in the relicensing one of four dams owned by the Canada-based Brookfield Renewables.

New Maine law means free meals for all students

New law makes school meals available to all Maine children, regardless of family income.

Gardiner concert hall starting huge renovation

Johnson Hall set to add 400-seat theater after 5 years of fundraising.

Maine school employee arrested on child pornography charges

BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP) — An employee of a Maine school district has been arrested and faces child exploitation charges after transmitting obscene material on the internet, police said Friday.

Maine entertainment venues get pandemic grants

41 entertainment businesses in Maine were granted over $22 million to help save the entertainment industry from pandemic closures.