Coast Guard opens formal inquiry into deadly collapse of mast on Maine schooner
The Coast Guard said Monday it has launched a formal investigation into a fatal accident aboard a historic schooner off
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Maine’s PFAS law draws objections from businesses around the world
Complex supply chains and inconsistent reporting requirements are making it hard for manufacturers to identify whether their products contain forever
Read moreMaine town closed for 3 months reopens with new officials
A tiny Maine town has reopened with three new officials after tensions between residents and leadership forced a shutdown in mid-July.
Read moreLUPC hearing centers on lack of concrete data about Wolfden mine
This story will be updated MILLINOCKET, Maine — Much of the information supplied in a Canadian junior mining company’s rezoning application
Read moreProctor resigns as Androscoggin County Administrator
Commissioners could name an interim administrator this week to replace Proctor, who will remain working for the county as treasurer/finance
Read moreReport finds Maine’s rate of recurring child maltreatment is twice national standard
The recurrence rate of child maltreatment was 19.6% compared to the national standard of 9.7%, according to the Office of
Read moreAttorneys identify 4 more people without court-appointed counsel in statewide petition for release
Attorneys debated Monday whether the petition before Maine’s Supreme Judicial Court, which calls on the state to identify everyone in
Read moreAuburn council approves new recycling program
The decision comes after months of debate over the city’s recycling system and criticism of an evolving drop-off program.Read More
Read moreTurner Select Board discusses patrolling Route 4
Sen. Jeff Timberlake said State Police have increased patrols on Route 4 in the last week.Read More
Read moreLewiston City Council to vote on removing its president, censuring another member
The move comes after Council President Linda Scott said four councilors met at a local bar and discussed city business
Read morePortland City Council votes down emergency shelter beds again
The council previously voted down the emergency order on Oct. 2. Read More
Read moreOld Town sues owner of loud rooster
The rooster starts his crowing every day around 4 a.m., from his cage in a driveway in the middle of
Read moreYork County plan aims to tackle substance use, housing and public safety staffing all at once
Federal funding and opioid settlement payments will pay for a 58-bed recovery center, a 30-unit apartment building and a public
Read moreState failing to prevent repeat cases of child abuse, review finds
The recurring rate of child abuse in Maine is twice the national standard and getting worse, and caseworkers fail to
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