The project called for the paving of new lots, adding a net total of 265 spaces to accommodate a growing number of Jetport travelers. But the plans have been under scrutiny for the last two years, particularly from Jetport neighbors who said the project did not conform with Portland's sustainability goals.

The Maine Commission on Public Defense Services has announced its new executive director, Frayla Tarpinian, who will lead the effort to address the major backlog of indigent criminal cases.

Shah, who lives in Brunswick, was the public face of Maine's response to the COVID pandemic and also held the second-highest position at the U.S. CDC for two years until President Donald Trump regained office.

The Afterschool Alliance, a national nonprofit focused on increasing access to afterschool programs, found that 4 in 5 Maine children want to be in afterschool program, but can't find available spots.

The plans call for the paving of new surface lots to accommodate a growing number of travelers who park their cars at the Portland International Jetport for longer periods of time. It would add a net total of 265 parking spaces.

The nationwide series of protests included at least 40 demonstrations in Maine. Participants talked about what they see as Trump's unlawful expansions of executive powers and cuts to essential services.

The states allege the Trump administration illegally clawed back funds to help low-income families access renewable energy.

The power company told Maine DEP that proposed fish passage standards for a new water quality certificate were massively expensive and legally dubious.

National Education advocates are sounding the alarm on the effect U.S. Department of Education staffing cuts will have on children with disabilities.

Northern Maine is home to a large reserve of manganese — critical to the production of steel and batteries — according to the Maine Geological Survey.