Portland plans to pursue plastic straw ban

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The Portland City Council says it is pursuing plans to discourage and then ban the distribution of plastic straws in the Maine city.

They’ve crowned the great pumpkin in a Maine town

They’ve crowned the great pumpkin in a Maine town.

Diverted flight makes emergency landing in Bangor

A United Airlines flight with more than 200 people aboard has made an emergency landing in Maine.

UMaine scientist to lead migratory fish consortium

A scientist from the University of Maine will lead a new consortium that focuses on the sustainability of highly migratory fish species such as tuna and sharks.

Panel created by Maine governor looking at growth of ATV use

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A task force created by Maine’s governor is taking comments about how to best manage the growing use of all-terrain vehicles in the state.

Police investigating possible logging fatality in Ellsworth

ELLSWORTH, Maine (AP) Authorities are investigating what appears to be a fatal logging accident in Ellsworth.

Augusta Weighs Options for New Police Station

Augusta’s new police station could cost up to $21.5 million depending on which of three locations are chosen for the building.

Maine’s largest agricultural fair draws to a close

FRYEBURG, Maine (AP) Maine’s largest agricultural fair is drawing to a close, and so is the summer fair season.

Coast Guard suspends search for adult, kids off Maine coast

KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine (AP) The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended the search for a man and three children who were reported to be in the water off the Maine coast.

Senator Collins Calls Trump’s Remarks “Completely Inappropriate”

Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine says “it’s not OK” for a president to encourage a foreign state to investigate a political rival.