Legislature approves new power lines from Northern Maine to New England
AUGUSTA, Maine — The construction of a high-voltage transmission line connecting Northern Maine to ISO-New England got the legislative nod
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Christmas Tree Shops closure will leave a Bangor shopping center almost empty
After Christmas Tree Shops filed for bankruptcy in May, the company announced last week that it is liquidating all 82
Read MoreMaine pyrotechnics company suspended after firework shells wash ashore in Massachusetts
A Maine pyrotechnics company has been suspended for improperly disposing of shells after a fireworks show in Massachusetts, according to
Read MoreHermon teenager wins national essay contest for reflection on grandmother’s Christian witness
HERMON — A teenager’s inspirational story about how his grandmother’s quiet faith witness influenced his own spiritual life earned him
Read MoreFeds want to expand ‘ropeless’ gear pilot to include Maine lobstermen
Last winter as part of a pilot project, some Massachusetts lobstermen were allowed to fish in areas that are seasonally
Read MoreThese 2 Maine bagel shops ranked among best in the US by Bon Appetit
The national food magazine Bon Appetit has named two coastal Maine bagel shops to its best in the United States
Read MoreVerrill welcomes Peters to Firm’s Labor and Employment Group
PORTLAND — Verrill is pleased to welcome Erik Peters, a highly skilled employment lawyer, as Partner in the firm’s Labor
Read MoreWatch this amazing video of a minke whale swimming off Vinalhaven
Jay Borden spends his summers on Old Harbor in Vinalhaven and says it’s a great spot for viewing and photographing wildlife,
Read MoreOpen Garden: A garden designer’s Belfast oasis will be showcased July 15
BELFAST — When garden designer Michael Sczerzen and his partner Robert Johansen first set eyes on their Belfast Arts and
Read MoreMaine newspaper empire will sell to a nonprofit
This story will be updated. The owner of Masthead Maine, the state’s largest newspaper company and the publisher of the Portland
Read MorePortland confirms new police chief
Portland councilors on Monday confirmed the city’s new police chief. Mark Dubois, who starts July 31, will leave his job
Read MoreMajor Loring development could help revive Aroostook’s railroad
LIMESTONE, Maine — A plan to transfer sustainable aviation fuel from Limestone could revive freight rail transport in central Aroostook
Read More2 suspects arrested after a man was robbed and stabbed in Belfast woods
Belfast police have arrested two people allegedly involved in a stabbing and robbery that left a man wounded and stranded
Read MoreMother sentenced to 6 years in prison for 1985 death of abandoned newborn
HOULTON, Maine — Justice Stephen Nelson sentenced Caribou native Lee Ann (Guerette) Daigle on Tuesday to 16 years, all but
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