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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.

How researchers are using drones to help Aroostook potatoes

A 110-year-old Aroostook County facility is upping its technology to keep Maine’s potato industry thriving into the future.

Opinion: Maine does need a new flag design. Not this one.

We can choose a better symbol for our state of which we can all be proud: the Bicentennial Flag is a winner in every sense.

Sports Digest: Maine Celtics selected three players in NBA G League draft

The Maine Celtics added guards Eric Gaines and London Johnson and center Kavion Pippen with their three selections in Saturday’s NBA G League Draft. Picking ninth overall, the Celtics took Gaines, a 6-foot-2 rookie who averaged 12.3 points and 5.5 assists last season in college at UAB.

Cross country: Dominant performances rule the day at Northern Maine regionals

It happened once again Saturday at the Nothern Maine Cross Country Championships at Troy Howard Middle School. The duo, all by themselves, raced down the final straightaway. Elliott, a sophomore, won the Northern Class A girls title by a second (19:25.15) ahead of Plant, a junior, who had a time of 19:27.38. It was the only close race of the day.

Girls’ cross country: York’s Zoe Carroll, Portland’s Samantha Moore and Maine Coast’s Soren Stark-Chessa win South regionals

Carroll joined repeat winners Samantha Moore of Portland (Class A) and Soren Stark-Chessa of Maine Coast Waldorf (Class C) as individual champions. Falmouth (Class A), Freeport (Class B) and Waynflete were the girls’ team champions.

In photos: Monsters, mummies and more have a goulish time at the annual Great Pumpkin Ball

The hallo-weekend dance party at the State Theater ran from 6 p.m. through midnight and featured drag performances and a costume contest.

1 year after a massacre in Maine, survivors and loved ones search for new beginnings

Megan and Steve were two weeks away from celebrating their first wedding anniversary when Steve was killed. They'd met back in 2009 and got to know each other on a camping trip, something they continued to love doing together. They have a 13-year-old daughter, Bella. That night, Megan lost both her husband and a big part of her community.

Maine Sen. Angus King faces 3 foes in 2024 election: Who are they?

Sen. Angus King faces three challengers in his quest for a third six-year term representing Maine in the U.S. Senate. Here's to know about them.

MaineDOT getting over $53 million for rural freight rail upgrades

The money will be spent on two Eastern Maine Railway mainlines that travel through Penobscot, Aroostook, Washington and Piscataquis counties.

Community gathering seeks light a year after the darkness

LEWISTON — A year after a heartbreaking night when 18 people died in a mass shooting, the community gathered for a mostly somber ceremony to remember those who fell and acknowledge the wide impact of one of Maine’s darkest days.

One year after the mass shooting in Lewiston

Emblems of the tragedy remain as residents try to forge a new path together. But a glaring question remains: What happened to gun reform?

Lessons learned, changes made in year after deadly mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine

In the year after Maine's deadliest mass shooting, a report found missed opportunities to stop the shooter and states implemented several gun safety measures.

'Stay Lewiston Strong': Maine marks 1-year since Lewiston mass shooting

Friday marks one year since Maine's worst mass shooting left 18 people dead, 13 wounded, and countless more in fear.

Men’s hockey: Maine finally wins at Northeastern

The Maine men’s hockey team beat Northeastern 4-1 on Friday night to earn its first win at Matthews Arena in Boston since Feb. 25, 2012.

Opinion: One year later, we remember – and will never forget

As we observe the anniversary of the worst mass shooting in Maine's history, let us also do what we can, as neighbors, as Mainers, as citizens, to ensure that never forget means never again.

8 offshore wind leases in Gulf of Maine up for auction next week

Established electricity purchasing systems, strong demand for clean energy, a supply chain being developed and strong winds are seen as advantages for the Gulf of Maine as a site for offshore wind turbines.

Guest Column: A tale of two hurricanes and the breakthrough ’54 Election in Maine

The recent Hurricane Helene at the end of September and then Milton just 13 days later are an unusual onslaught. It is not only a tragedy for the southeastern US but also one also one with potential implications for the choice of national leaders at a time only a few weeks out from the November

Inside the Maine Army National Guard's renewed push to prevent another Lewiston tragedy

Members of the armed forces take an oath to protect, but a harsh reality unfolded a year ago when one turned against his community.

Maine Compass: Trump’s vitriol has no place in politics

The mental health of our country needs to have a commander in chief who stands on the legs of truth, and who models respect for the dignity and humanity of all Americans in their various life circumstances,

Former Maine GOP chair: Donald Trump has been a disaster. Kamala Harris has earned my vote

The deepest disappointment came in 2016 as I witnessed the GOP nominate Donald Trump, a morally ambiguous individual, to the highest office in the land. Trump’s questionable character ultimately led him to being convicted on 34 counts of business fraud committed while serving as president.

Opinion: Approving trails bond will help Maine’s youth reconnect with nature

Teenagers from seven high schools all across Maine spent last weekend camping, hiking, clearing trails and just hanging out – outside. The weekend was arranged by Teens to Trails, an organization that works statewide to connect Maine’s middle and high ...

Maine gets $53 million to improve freight rail safety, reconnect old Millinocket mill

The federal funding will be used for two Eastern Maine Railway mainlines in Penobscot, Aroostook, Washington and Piscataquis counties.

One year after a massacre in Maine, survivor hopes to reclaim the day

One man, who was shot five times during Maine’s deadliest mass shooting, hopes to reclaim the day by getting married on6.

Lewiston gathering to mark one year since a deadly mass shooting rocked the Maine city

Maine residents whose sense of safety was shattered by a mass shooting are planning to mark the anniversary in ways big and small

One year after a massacre in Maine, survivors and loved ones search for new beginnings

Lewiston is planning an anniversary ceremony Friday to honor the victims, survivors, first responders and others affected by the tragedy.

Man critically injured in Palmyra stabbing has died

Todd Parsons, 48, has died of injuries from a stabbing in Palmyra on Oct. 11, according to the Maine Department of Public Safety.

More of Maine to receive tanks that assist in putting out hard-to-reach fires

OAKLAND, Maine (WABI) - The Maine Forest Service showed off some new equipment today. Similar skidder tanks are already in use in the Northern parts of Maine, but the Forest Service is hoping to expand their use to the whole state.

Lewiston man charged with drugs and gun crimes

LEWISTON — A Lewiston man was charged Thursday in federal court with trafficking cocaine and having 10 guns illegally. Nasir Kenya-Malik White, 24, was arrested at his Bartlett Street home Wednesday night by federal agents assisted by local police.

How restorative tattoo care services are helping human trafficking survivors heal

According to the Maine Sex Trafficking Exploitation Network, there are between 300 and 400 identified cases of human trafficking every year in the state of Maine.

Bath YMCA gets $10,000 donation for its Unified Champion Club

Boothbay Cornhole Classic donates funds raised from its tournament the previous month to support the Bath Area Family YMCA's Unified Champion Club.

Maine Supreme Court justice violated ethical code, committee says

Justice Catherine Connors wrongly participated in two cases that upended the state's foreclosure process, a judicial conduct committee found.

Northeastern hopes hard-working Cam Lund can help it get back to the NCAA men’s hockey tourney

The forward from Bridgewater brings size, skill, speed, and an admirable work ethic into his junior year with the Huskies.

Aroostook wildlife refuge receives $12K from contractor that released pollutants

Maine DEP investigators found that a significant amount of fine silt had been discharged into a tributary of the brook from somewhere on the east side of Trombley Industries, a general contracting company in Limestone.

Maine Bagel in Scarborough to close after nearly two decades

SCARBOROUGH (WGME) -- Maine Bagel in Scarborough will close its doors after nearly 20 years in business. The owners say due to circumstances beyond their control, they are obligated to vacate the building. Maine Bagel didn’t elaborate on why they must leave the location.

Holden Police gift nearly 1,000 trash stickers during 25 days of kindness

As part of their 25 days of kindness, a movement founded by Greeley, Holden Police donated almost 1,000 trash stickers to members of the Cedar Haven Mobile Home Park. Trash stickers cost $2 each and are needed for each trash bag.

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