A state-hired consultant said the Maine Climate Council will have to turn to green hydrogen and ask its industrial sector to use more renewable energy if it can't meet its already lowered electric vehicle adoption targets by 2030.
We’re proud to greet hundreds of attendees from Maine and well beyond, all of whom come to savor the flavors of our state. It fills us with pride to work alongside these talented professionals to create unforgettable culinary experiences for residents and travelers alike.
OLD TOWN, Maine — Global Secure Shipping celebrated the grand opening of their new manufacturing facility in Old Town. The event also marks $4.1 million funding from the Department of Homeland of Security to GSS to produce and test the next generation of secure cargo containers.
Of all the regions that feature central Maine teams, Class B North might be the biggest slog. Belfast (13-1) is the top seed, but a playoff field that also includes Cony, Leavitt, Gardiner, Nokomis, Old Town, Lawrence and Erskine Academy is set for some major battles in the weeks to come.
While Mainers have a relatively high level of trust in local government, far fewer said they trust state and national governments. Maine's first so-called "civic health" report is based on Census data and survey results from over one thousand respondents.
Maine traditionally has among the highest voter participation rates in the nation. But the heightened political tensions nationwide have also raised concerns about disruption at the polls.
Maine has emerged as an outlier among states with incomes outpacing the high inflation that has bogged down the country the past few years, according to a new report. As average prices rose 20% nationally between 2019 and 2023,
The family of the Army reservist who committed the October 2023 massacre in Lewiston wants to bring awareness to traumatic brain injuries among military members.
The psych-folk music of Draudiga arrives at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at Trinity Commons in Lewiston. Draudiga is the alias of Maine psych-folk musician Rebecca Theresa Burgess,
Solar energy customers have been advised that Maine does not require homeowners to convert to solar and the state does not offer incentives, grants, rebates or tax credits to install home solar panels.
I’m a Maine native, and a resident of Auburn for over 25 years. I’m thankful for Rep. Laurel Libby. She is an efficient and effective representative for her district, and for the people of Maine. She keeps her constituents updated.
This event is part of an ongoing collaboration with Portland Press Herald and Maine Public that includes an upcoming documentary. It is supported through FRONTLINE’s Local Journalism Initiative, which is funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. You can read the full series here.
The issue is rarely directly addressed by either Vice President Kamala Harris or Donald Trump. But the 2024 contest is, in ways overt and subtle, a referendum on the role of women in American life.
Braddock, Pennsylvania lost most of its population over the past almost 100 years, due largely to U.S. Steel's decline. Here's how some locals feel about the company's potential sale to the Japanese.
As the largest lake in Maine, Moosehead Lake is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream, especially in the fall. Surrounded by the dense forests of the North Woods, the lake reflects a kaleidoscope of autumn colors on its glassy surface. A scenic drive along the Moosehead Lake Scenic Byway provides numerous opportunities to stop and soak in the views.
Dyer was setting up a game with friends Ron Morin and Billy Brackett. Moments later, both would be among the 18 killed when a lone gunman's bullets ripped through both locations, just 12 minutes apart.
Maine law enforcement and legal experts agree that sellers of untraceable firearms should be federally licensed – a topic before the U.S. Supreme Court.
While parties have tried to set themselves apart from one another this election cycle, leaders across the political spectrum in Maine have found a common interest in one of the state’s ballot initiatives,
MAINE (WBNG) -- After about four years of working out of a smaller station in Newark Valley, the Maine Emergency Squad has finally moved back to its hometown station. The squad moved to Newark Valley due to flooding issues and a fire that ruined most of their space.
Community came together to remember, grieve and honor the 18 lives that were lost in a mass shooting in Lewiston last year. One of the victims, Joshua Seal, was a faculty member at the University of Southern Maine's American Sign Language program.
The number of absentee ballots requested so far this election has already topped the total from two years ago when Maine had a hotly contested gubernatorial contest.
Stealing political signs from a public right-of-way can be penalized with a $250 fine, and a person who takes a sign from private property can be charged with theft, punishable by up to six months in jail and a $1,
A Maine South High School teacher who teaches Italian as part of the school’s world language curriculum has been recognized for her academic efforts, school district officials announced in a news
Less than two years after it was launched, more than 1,000 learners have earned the University of Maine System Dawnland credential, which was developed by John Bear Mitchell, a citizen of the Penobscot Nation.
Sears Island is Maine's preferred site because the state owns a 100-acre property where a wind port would be built, avoiding lease payments at nearby Mack Point.
ALEXANDER, Maine — A Maine woman who survived 4 days lost in the woods with the help of her dog is sharing her story from her hospital bed. On Sunday, October 13, Pamela and John Helmstadter went for a hike with their dogs near their home in Washington County, Maine.
Some residents are more accepting of the cruise industry that this year will have sent 110 ships chugging into this Midcoast Maine port on Mount Desert Island, dozens arriving via Boston’s Flynn Cruiseport, based in the Seaport district.
Maine will once again use ranked choice voting for federal races in the current election. Here's how the system works, and what supporters and detractors say about it.
Maine School Administrative District 17's school board voted 19-1 votes down $6 million needed to make West Paris' 130-year-old school safe for students and staff.
