Maine Forest Service warns of fire danger this weekend

The Maine Forest Service is warning of a high risk of wildfires this weekend.

Plenty of power this summer, but higher rates down the road?

Energy demand is down because of the pandemic, but utility bills unpaid by tens of thousands of people left jobless by the pandemic could drive electricity prices upward in some places in coming months.

Teen injured in hit-and-run, police searching for driver

Maine State Police are seeking the public’s help tracking a driver accused to striking a teenage girl riding her bike,…

Coronavirus cases top 2,000, two new deaths

The Maine Center for Disease Control reported a total of 2,103 coronavirus cases on Saturday, an increase of 65 cases…

Developers of a Planned Salmon Farm in Belfast Say They’re Awaiting Permits

BELFAST, Maine (AP) – The developers of a planned salmon farm in Belfast say they’re awaiting permits from the state…

A Maine Man Who Was Smoking Marijuana is Blamed For Starting a Wildfire

COOPER, Maine (AP) – A Maine man who was smoking marijuana while mowing a field is being blamed for starting…

Maine governor calls for courage in fighting ‘unseen’ killer

Maine Gov. Janet Mills ordered flags lowered to half-staff Friday as she expressed appreciation for the state’s military veterans — and invoked their courage in the state’s current battle against an unseen enemy.

Human remains found in Washington County believed to be man missing since July

Maine State Police say they believe human remains found in Jonesport on Thursday belong to that of an Addison man who went missing last July.

Fewer Maine houses sold in April but prices continue to grow

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Sales of single-family homes are down because of the pandemic, but the value of the homes that sold actually grew last month.

Maine labor officials report highest-ever spike in unemployment

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine labor officials said Friday the state experienced its sharpest surge in unemployment in its history in April as companies shed jobs amid the coronavirus pandemic.