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Murray Carpenter/Maine PublicThe controversial plan appears to stall after unsuccessful attempts at federal grants. -
Pat Wellenbach/APThe system will start as freezing rain in most areas Tuesday evening, but temperatures will quickly rise well above freezing by Wednesday. The state is expected to receive two-to-three inches of rain, possibly more in the foothills, according to the National Weather Service.
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Gov. Mills, Sen. King, and Rep. Pingree had pushed for the change days earlier. -
The kits can contain evidence that links to perpetrators of sexual assault, but historically, there's been a backlog of untested kits across the country.
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The East Millinocket Fire Department said it plans to cancel its ambulance contract with Grindstone Township, T2 R9, TA R7, and T1 R6. -
The Freeport-based retailer said 50-75 employees will be affected and cited "the fluctuating retail landscape" as a reason for the announcement. -
20,000 Electricity Maine customers will soon receive refunds of up to $4,000 to cover three months of unlawful charges. -
Maine has received more than $5.7 million to boost internet access programs across the state for the nationwide "Internet for All" initiative created under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. -
Bangor city officials are proposing a delay in closing the city's largest homeless encampment, from Dec. 31 to Feb. 28. -
Barely a year old, the team won a surprise state championship earlier this year. -
Maine Audubon says its annual loon count numbers are up slightly from last year, at 3,146 adults and 420 chicks. -
A spokesperson for St. Mary's says on average, the ICU only cares for one patient a day and it doesn't make sense to duplicate services that other hospitals nearby provide.
