Rockland

Communities are starting to consider new tools to address the lack of affordable rental housing in Maine's midcoast. On Wednesday, Rockland's City Council opened the issue to the public by hosting a forum on rent stabilization.

While Maine Switching Services plans to resume freight service and scenic excursions along the line, the company has not proposed operating the long-envisioned Amtrak extension between Brunswick and Rockland.

City officials don’t know how it ended up about three-quarters of the way down the breakwater and must now figure out whether to remove it or leave it.

ROCKLAND, Maine — Rockland City Manager James Chaousis says he's investigating the conduct of multiple city employees. As part of the probe, the Portland…