Local

Hiking in Maine: There’s coastal beauty – and so many trails – from Kittery to Calais

AMC’s “Best Day Hikes Along the Maine Coast” is designed to take hikers on a journey of discovery over a geographic expanse extending some 230 miles from Kittery to Calais, as the crow flies, but an incredible 3,500 miles when every nook and cranny and several thousand islands are accounted for between New Hampshire and New Brunswick.

Birding: While wonderfully unlikely, vagrant sightings thrilling in Maine

From the variegated flycatcher to the Steller's sea eagle, birders seek out those how-did-that-species-get-here moments.

Person suffers severe burns in house fire in Skowhegan, Maine

One person was critically injured in a fire in Skowhegan, Maine, on Thursday afternoon. The Fire Marshal’s Office said they were called by the Skowhegan Fire Department to respond to a house fire in the 700 block of Waterville Road around 3 p.

'Lost on a Mountain in Maine' film adaptation hits the big screen nationwide

The movie based on Donn Fendler's classic survival memoir "Lost on a Mountain in Maine" hit theaters on Friday.

Toxic cannabis is being shopped to Maine dispensaries, with little to stop it from reaching consumers

Toxic pesticides were found in cannabis grown at licensed grow houses and offered to medical dispensaries. Under current regulations, no one can stop it from hitting the shelves but the budtender behind the counter.

If You Only Have One Day to Visit This Small Town in Maine, Here’s Everything You Absolutely Can’t Miss

It’s no secret that there’s a plethora of amazing small towns in Maine. Here in New England, we’re all about those teeny towns and the pastoral landscapes

School districts in Maine still trying to get students back in the classroom five days a week

Chronic absenteeism, defined as missing 18 or more days in a school year, is still problem. Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School in western Maine has instituted a model program that appears to be getting kids back in class.

Seven things to know about immigration in Maine and the United States

A number of prominent politicians have proposed increasingly harsh anti-immigration measures which range from restricting access to public assistance to mass incarceration and deportation of undocumented immigrants (and potentially their U.

Oklahoma tries to end 3-game losing skid against FCS opponent Maine

Maine (4-4) at Oklahoma (4-4), Saturday, 2:30 p.m. ET (SECN+/ESPN+). College Football Odds: Oklahoma by 34 1/2. Series record: First meeting. What's at stake? Oklahoma has lost three straight and has already fired its offensive coordinator. A loss to ...

‘Lost on a Mountain in Maine’ inspired generations of Mainers. Now, its influence could spread nationwide.

The book based on the true story of 12-year-old Donn Fendler has been taught in Maine schools for decades. A movie version opened Thursday in theaters across the country.

Eve’s Garden combats food insecurity in Maine with long-term preservation and community engagement

Eve's Garden, a nonprofit in Kingfield, founded by Kate and Michael Spardello, combats food insecurity and waste by freeze-drying meals and providing essential support to underserved communities across the state.

Maine lobstermen worried about cuts to how much herring they can catch for bait

Fishermen in Maine say they're dealing with a new setback: a nearly 90 percent cut in how much herring they can bring in to bait lobster.

Program connects Maine seafood producers with national markets

The initiative supports MSCP’s mission to enhance market development and expansion for Maine seafood products. It also aligns with MCFA, which recently collaborated with Hurricane’s Premium Soup & Chowder to create Maine Coast Monkfish Stew — a product designed to introduce consumers to an underutilized fish.

3 dead in head-on crash in Maine

Three people died when a pickup truck and an SUV collided near the entrance to a Maine hiking trail Wednesday morning, authorities told News Center Maine. The crash on Egypt Road, near the border of Raymond and Gray,

Trick-or-treat: Maine communities get ready for Halloween

No, Thursday's warm weather is not a trick. It will be a great day for Mainers to dress up and head to community events.

Maine offshore wind auction draws a few takers

Only half of the areas offered for lease by the federal agency were bid on, far less than offshore wind leases in previous rounds.

Maine attorney general investigating fatal shooting by deputy sheriff

An investigation is underway into the fatal shooting of a 61-year-old man by a Franklin County deputy sheriff in the town of Phillips on Tuesday night, officials said.

Ace Flagg, twin brother of Duke’s Cooper Flagg, commits to Maine in fitting homecoming

Ace Flagg, the twin brother of projected No. 1 NBA Draft pick Cooper Flagg, is “coming home.” The forward from Newport, Maine, announced his commitment Tuesday to the University of Maine.

Maine Voices Live with Robert Shetterly

Sun Journal Executive Editor Judith Meyer sits down with Maine artist and longtime activist and humanitarian Robert Shetterly for a conversation during a live event at the Bates Mill Atrium on Wednesday,

Coach Markwood ‘extremely excited’ about future of Maine Men’s Basketball

Maine will begin their season on the road at Duke to play Maine native Cooper Flagg. On Tuesday night Cooper’s brother Ace Flagg verbally committed to play for Maine next year. Coach Markwood was unable to comment on Ace but he had this to say about his excitement for the future of the program.

Cooper Flagg's Brother Ace Commits to Maine; PF is Part of 2025 Class

Ace Flagg, the twin brother of Duke freshman and projected future No. 1 NBA draft pick Cooper Flagg, has committed to Maine. The 6-foot-7 forward

The Stargazer’s Guide to Maine’s Dark Skies

All across Maine, people are getting out to gaze up at the state’s distinctly dark skies — and to help protect them.

Bethel resident, Maine Senator and longtime legislator running for County Commission

Walker will face off against a Republican challenger, Sen. Lisa Keim (R-Oxford), who is currently finishing up her final term representing District 19 in the Maine Senate. Sawin Millet is running unopposed.

CMP and Maine Emergency Management Agency prepare for harsh winter weather

CMP and the Maine Emergency Management Agency prepared for the upcoming winter season in a coordination meeting on Tuesday.

Maine Democrats demand a Republican lawmaker's resignation over his arrest for alleged assault

SANFORD, Maine — Maine Democrats called on a Republican state lawmaker to resign Wednesday in light of charges accusing him of strangling his partner after she confronted him about having an affair.

Maine's multilingual student population growing rapidly, even as overall enrollment dips

Across Maine, 7,208 students were classified as multilingual learners by the state Department of Education during the 2023-2024 school year. That's a nearly 28% increase over five years. Portland is home to around 2,000 multilingual learners, said language development director Carlos Gomez.

‘Lost on a Mountain in Maine’ Review: Peak Experience

The family adventure film “Lost on a Mountain in Maine” — based on the 1939 memoir of the same name by Donn Fendler with Joseph Egan — recounts the story of a 12-year-old boy alone in the wilderness of Mount Katahdin, Maine’s highest peak.

‘Lovell, Maine: The Postcard View’

The Lovell Historical Society and the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library are sponsoring an afternoon presentation of early Lovell images. Kevin Johnson, photo archivist for the Penobscot Marine Museum in Searsport,

Maine high court justice could be first in state to be sanctioned

Justice Catherine Connors, who participated in foreclosure cases despite having conflicts of interest, will keep her seat regardless of whether she is disciplined.

Opinion: In Maine, dissent is on the ballot without dilemma

There are third-party candidates on the presidential ballot who have come out against U.S. military aid to Israel and expressed strong support for Palestinian human rights. But they are extremely unlikely to win.

Here's one forecaster's predictions for the outcome in Maine on Election Day

For a preview of Tuesday's contest, Morning Edition Irwin Gratz spoke with University of Maine political science professor Mark Brewer, who says in Maine, as in the nation, there appears to have been little movement in the race for the presidency.

Gulf of Maine offshore wind lease sale brings in $21.9 million in bids

Today, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) held the largest offshore wind lease sale the country has ever seen, offering up eight swaths of ocean in the Gulf of Maine. Four lease areas were sold,

How Maine’s Novel ‘Yellow Flag’ Law Endured After the Lewiston Mass Shooting

U.S. Rep Jared Golden, D-Maine, who was born in Lewiston, renounced his opposition to an assault weapons ban a day after the mass shooting, a head-turning reversal that immediately made national headlines and may have electoral consequences for his 2024 reelection bid.

A robot walks into a bar? Maine hospitality industry considers incorporating AI technology

Attendees at today’s annual Hospitality Maine summit at Sugarloaf Mountain Resort interacted with Cecilia, the AI bartender, who is able to check ID, mix cocktails and communicate with customers. The avatar appears on a large screen, and can be customized with different appearances and accents, engage with customers or share a joke.

First wind leases provisionally awarded east of Cape Cod. What to know.

The first four wind lease areas in the Gulf of Maine were provisionally awarded by the federal government on Oct. 30. How many are near Cape Cod?

Maine’s Cooper Flagg signs NIL deal with Gatorade as brand’s first men’s college basketball athlete

Duke freshman Cooper Flagg is signing an NIL deal with Gatorade, making him the sports drink giant’s first men’s college basketball athlete.

Previous Next