Maine man cites COVID-19 restrictions in murder appeal

BANGOR, Maine (AP) A man who’s serving a 40-year sentence for killing his wife is citing Maine’s COVID-19 restrictions in his appeal.

Portland’s Union Wharf, which dates back to golden era of sail, is on the market

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The oldest pier on the Portland waterfront is for sale.

Gas prices soar in Maine, northern New England after production cut

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Gas prices have risen in all three northern New England states in the past week.

Lawmakers want to restore native plants at National Parks

Maine’s Republican senator is working with a Democratic colleague to try to restore native plants in America’s national parks.

Maine rep wants to ban former Congress members from lobbying

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) – A U.S. representative from Maine wants to impose a lifetime lobbying ban on members of Congress.…

Senate passes $1.9 trillion virus package

WASHINGTON – The Senate has passed a sweeping pandemic relief package over Republican opposition, moving closer to a milestone political…

Fire investigators asking for public’s help investigating fatal New Vineyard fire

The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office says a fire in New Vineyard on Thursday took the life of one person.

Portland sewage project will lead to highway ramp closures, city says

The city of Portland says work to connect utilities to a new sewage facility will lead to closures on I-295 for eight weeks.

New unemployment claims in Maine fall below 2,000

New claims for state unemployment insurance in Maine have dipped below 2,000 for the first time in months.

Maine woman impaled by tree limb has 7 broken ribs, husband says

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A Maine passenger who was impaled when a falling pine tree struck the vehicle she was riding in suffered seven broken ribs, but she’s getting better day by day, her husband said Friday.