Three Maine teenagers hailed as heroes after helping homeowners escape fire, officials say
The home, which officials described as an 19th-century farmhouse with an attached barn, was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters reached the scene, the State Fire Marshal’s office said.
Youth mentor coordinator weighs in on juvenile crime concerns in Maine
Police and district attorneys in southern Maine are saying kids need more mentors, as crime involving youth is rising. We ...
Maine’s public employees applaud removal of Social Security benefit restrictions
Colin Bushnell, who teaches English at Sanford High School, became a teacher in his early 30s. At the time, he didn’t realize ...
Camping ban enforcement in Maine highlights patchwork of solutions to homelessness
This is the third in a three-part series on the national rise in local camping bans and restrictions since the Supreme Court ...
Explainer: How does Maine's new paid family and medical leave program work?
MAINE, USA — Maine’s new paid family and medical leave program is set to transform how employees manage personal and family ...
A windy few days in Maine: Understanding how wind forms
The last couple of days have been very windy across the state of Maine, but you may be asking yourself, "What exactly causes ...
Maine’s child welfare system still faces ‘enormous pressure,’ watchdog says
Child welfare ombudsman Christine Alberi concluded in her 2024 annual report to lawmakers that more improvement is needed in ...
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Maine reported record-high number of tickborne disease cases last year
Data from the Maine CDC show that the rate of tickborne diseases was especially high among Mainers in the midcoast. Ticks ...
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Maine wildlife officials are seeking reports of endangered New England Cottontail rabbit sightings
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is calling on residents to report sightings of the New England ...
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Labor shortage will persist in Maine, but tech gains are boosting productivity
Technological advances in all industries are helping meet consumer demand and boost wages, according to a state report.
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19 Maine Winter Events You Won’t Want to Miss
Who says this is the off-season? Food fests, concerts, snow sports, and more are going on across Maine all through the colder ...
Snowfall Turns Northern Maine into 'Wintry Wonderland'
Snow blanketed parts of north Maine on Thursday, January 2, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). This footage was ...