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Unlock the Best Black Friday Deals Without Breaking the Bank

Learn how to shop like a pro this Black Friday with smart strategies and tips to snag the best deals while avoiding overspending.

Skip the Crowds: Explore Maine’s 5 Quietest Trails and Parks This Month

Escape the crowds on Maine's quietest hiking trails. Discover five peaceful parks and trails for a serene nature escape.

The Best Axes and Hatchets for Camping and Survival

From full-length axes built to split cordwood and fell trees to simple hatchets that you can stash in your pack for your next camping trip.

How Democrats Can Win Back the Senate

Polling analyst Nate Silver has speculated that the Demcorats will likely need two election cycles to regain a Senate majority.

Maine election results 2024

In addition to voting for president and a U.S. Senate race, Maine residents will weigh in on five ballot measures.

The Maine Monitor earns 11 Maine Press Association awards

The Maine Monitor, and its co-founders John Christie and Naomi Schalit, were honored during by Maine Press Association.

Volunteers work to end hunger in Maine

Volunteers gathered from across the state to discuss hunger amongst Maine youth.

Maine embraces spooky season with 'Walk Among the Shadows' guided tour

It’s spooky season in Maine and what better way to get into the spirit than with a creepy walk through time. That's where the guided tour a “ Walk Among the Shadows " steps in. In this segment, the tour's co-creator Peter Weigel talks about the event.

Maine men’s hockey athletic trainer Paul Culina reaches 30 years with Black Bears

ORONO, Maine (WABI) - Paul Culina learned he wanted to be an athletic trainer through a work study job as an undergraduate. Now’s he got 30 years of memories with the Maine Black Bears.

Child care providers across Maine cited for numerous safety violations

A Monitor/CPI analysis of thousands of inspection records found years of safety violations at child care providers across the state.

Greg Rossel: Blake understands concerns of small-town Maine

On Nov. 5, voters in House District 68 which serves the towns of Burnham, Clinton, Pittsfield and Troy will have the opportunity to vote for a candidate who understands the concerns of small-town Maine. Brian Blake is a native Mainer who was brought up in a mill-working family.

Incredibly rare comet to grace the evening skies in Maine

Look up to the sky in the evenings during the next few days because a very rare and bright comet will continue to make an appearance in Maine.

Maine’s CD2 candidates both want US-sourced energy, but disagree on how to get there

(Photo by Mustafa Hussain/Getty Images) The candidates vying for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District both say they want Americans using homegrown energy, and neither dispute a need for power to come from cleaner sources. But they disagree on how to get there.

Society Notebook: Partying in support of historic preservation

Trustee Willy Wong is converting the 160-year-old Friendship Street School in Waldoboro into a mixed-use property that will include living quarters, an art gallery and workshop space. “Historic buildings and neighborhood are cultural assets that we want to preserve for the next generation,” he said.

Gwen Walz, wife of VP candidate Tim Walz, will make a second campaign stop in Maine

Walz will visit Maine on Tuesday, marking her second visit to the state after trips to Bangor and Portland last month.

Lifespan of Maine’s 207 area code extended again

Maine’s famed 207 area code is projected to last over two years longer than previously thought, extending through the summer of 2036.

Here’s where Maine’s CD1 candidates stand on offshore wind and electric vehicles

U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, the Democratic incumbent for Maine’s 1st Congressional District, has carved out a niche for herself in Congress with her work on climate and environmental policy work. Take,

Historian and treasure hunter team up to make big find in Maine

A Maine historian and an amateur treasure hunter teamed up to make a big find in Madrid. CBS13 Photojournalist David Hill traveled to Maine’s western foothills and learned about a discovery that was nearly a quarter century in the making.

Nova Scotia will continue to subsidize Maine ferry service for another two years

The Nova Scotia government says it will provide financial support for at least two more years to the private ferry service that links the province with Maine.

Maine helps lead national push for more heat pumps

Maine's Janet Mills was among a group of governors and national climate leaders in New York Thursday to announce a goal of installing 20 million heat pumps in U.S. homes by 2030. Mills is co-chair of the U.

Maine Office of Tourism awards more than $1M

The Maine Office of Tourism has announced that more than $1 million has been awarded to eight Maine organizations in the final round of the Tourism Marketing & Development Recovery Program. The program,

$6.6 million distributed to victims of Lewiston mass shooting, family members and community groups

Of $6.6 million donated in the weeks following the deadliest shooting in state history, $4.7 million went to individuals directly affected and $1.9 million went to groups that provided support in the community.

Families of Maine Shooting Victims to Sue Army Over Missed Warnings

The claim says the Army ignored warning signs, which included a decline in the reservist's mental health and that he had a "hit list."

Maine mass shooting survivors, families of victims file intent to sue military

A hundred survivors and family members of victims of the deadliest mass shooting in Maine's history announced Tuesday their intent to sue the military.

Just ask a local farmer: Growing a tasty spud is no small potatoes

This year’s harvest is strong, thanks in part to consistent rain but not the flooding we’ve seen in recent years. And in New England, the final push to pick potatoes is upon us.

LA’s Cheapest Michelin-Star Meal is Served in a Food Court

Holbox is a Mexican seafood stand. We're located in a food court called Mercado la Paloma. you can get in Los Angeles. that is a ceviche mixto and two Baja fish tacos.

Reported shooting in Waterville sends schools briefly into lockout

Authorities did not immediately release information about the reported shooting and where it took place, but schools reopened after a local official said he was told a suspect was apprehended.

Cheech and Chong’s cannabis dispensary opening draws fans

This week, the iconic duo will be celebrating the grand opening of their first Maine cannabis dispensary in Portland. The cannabis store at 58 Exchange Street in Portland officially opens on Thursday. Over the weekend, people got a chance to meet them at their store.

Portland Sea Dogs announce 2025 schedule

The 2025 season will be the Sea Dogs’ 32nd season in Portland and 23rd as an affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. PORTLAND, Maine — Get ready baseball fans, the Portland Sea Dogs just announced their 2025 season schedule. Single-game tickets go on sale starting Nov. 2. The season will feature a total of 138 games: 69 home games and 69 away games.

Annual food waste in Maine emits as much greenhouse gas as nearly 400,000 cars, study finds

The food wasted in Maine annually emits as much greenhouse gas as 398,235 cars driven for one year, which researchers now know thanks to a novel study completed earlier this year. That equates to 361,

Park Loop Road in Acadia down to one lane starting Tuesday

BAR HARBOR, Maine (WABI) - Part of the Park Loop Road in Acadia National Park will be down to one lane starting Tuesday. The National Park Service says crews will be replacing culverts on the road. As a result, one lane will be closed between a one-way intersection and the entrance to Cadillac Summit Road.

Police use thermal imaging to catch man climbing I-95 Piscataqua River Bridge Sunday night

The man was spotted scaling a ladder on the bridge, as seen by responding police through a thermal imaging camera.

Maine’s Jared Golden embraces Manchin ‘Blue Dog’ comparison in fight for House seat

Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME) is amplifying a centrist message to voters as he faces the possibility the GOP could capture his House seat next month.

Sen. King’s gun reform bill stalls in Congress

Despite being introduced last November in the wake of the Lewiston mass shooting, the GOSAFE Act has not gotten a hearing in the Senate.

Survivors, relatives of victims in Lewiston shooting signal intent to pursue claims against Army

Travis Brennan, one of the lawyers representing the survivors and families of those killed, said there were “numerous unheeded red flags and warning signs” that should have caused the Army to take action.

Opinion: Maine is making headway in the battle against opioid use disorder

Maine is making progress in its battle to help Mainers struggling with opioid use disorder, and Maine’s opioid treatment providers (often called “OTPs”) are part of an expanding and comprehensive statewide effort to get more Mainers into treatment and recovery.