Could a new Augusta homeless shelter be modeled after Portland's?
Members also discussed a proposal by Gov. Janet Mills to limit housing assistance.
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Crews from 10 fire departments battle blazes in Fairfield, Benton
Two fires were reported an hour apart Tuesday, prompting a broad response from area firefighters.
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New Hallowell Food Pantry manager hopes to build on work of predecessor
The food pantry has seen a drastic increase in the amount of residents seeking food assistance as prices and food insecurity rates skyrocket.
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A multiagency presentation before lawmakers warns of the difficulty the state will face trying to meet the needs of residents adversely affected by the spreading of sewage sludge containing forever chemicals.
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The American Civil Liberties Union of Maine was in court Wednesday to argue for the widespread release of low-income Mainers who face criminal charges but have not been appointed lawyers.
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The District Attorney's Office is expected to move back to the Franklin County Courthouse on Main Street once the administrative offices are renovated.
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The increase will affect railroad crossings in Auburn, Lewiston, Monmouth, Winthrop, Waterville and beyond.
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Owner Janie Maddocks says she wants Lady J's Elegant Attire and Event Planning to be a welcoming place for customers.
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Nominees include Taj in South Portland and The Abbey in Brunswick, while 3 cooks are nominated in the Best Chef: Northeast category.
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Maine’s only Cracker Barrel closes in South Portland
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Waterville man charged with drug trafficking after apartment search
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Benton cemetery trees cut down, angering some residents
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Bingham man charged again with more sex crimes heads to trial
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Crews from 10 fire departments battle blazes in Fairfield, Benton
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A superior court justice will hear arguments this week about what the state can do to meet its constitutional obligation to provide attorneys for people who can't afford their own.
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7 Maine fishermen will go shrimping for first time in decade
Regulators are leaning on them to collect data that will help evaluate the northern shrimp stock and, potentially, inform the future of the long-closed fishery.
The Way It Was in Skowhegan: Week of Jan. 27-Feb. 3
Showcasing what happened in the Skowhegan-area on this date for the week of Jan. 27-Feb. 3.
Trump administration directs all federal diversity, equity and inclusion staff be put on leave
By Thursday, agencies must compile a list of federal DEI offices and workers, with a 'reduction-in-force action' expected next week.
Justice Department directs prosecutors to probe local efforts to obstruct immigration enforcement
The DOJ memo tells prosecutors in no uncertain terms that they are expected to carry out the policy vision of Donald Trump’s White House when it comes to beefed-up enforcement of immigration laws.
Lewiston boys hockey team’s first line overpowers Kents Hill
Aizyk Laliberte, Cam Plourde and Matt Levasseur spark the Blue Devils to their six straight victory.
Opinion: Jared Golden wrong to support ICC sanction
The congressman's support for sanctioning the International Criminal Court hinders the court's ability to hold Israel's leaders accountable in Gaza.
Missed it? Watch our conversation with ‘American Idol’ star Julia Gagnon
Julia Gagnon became a household name in Maine when she made it to the final seven singers on the latest season of 'American Idol.' She talked about her journey during a live conversation Tuesday at Given Auditorium at Colby College.
Johnson Hall in Gardiner to presents Lambo Law Jazz Guitar Duet
The concert will take place on Logan Stage.
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