Some residents worry that a port authority would lead to a cruise ship pier that could worsen congestion and quality of life.
March 2018
Sen. Collins co-sponsors bill related to gun background checks
The bill would alert states when someone who is prohibited from owning a gun tries to buy one.
Contract negotiations continue at Hannaford’s South Portland warehouse
Union and management negotiators met Tuesday but have not scheduled a new meeting time.
Maine retailers back lawsuit for collection of online sales tax
The association estimates that the state loses $40 million annually from untaxed purchases that are made on the internet.
Dana Wilde: Peering at the war between winter and summer
Frost heaves are a sure sign that winter may be slowly ending, but it’s still winning, Dana Wilde writes.
Nick Mayo contemplates collegiate basketball future at Eastern Kentucky
Messalonskee graduate weighing options — including the NBA — as program prepares to hire new coach.
Body of Greenville man recovered from Moosehead Lake
Matthew Dubien had left a restaurant the night before on his snowmobile.
MPA Principal’s Award awarded to Nyhus
The award is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic excellence, outstanding school citizenship and leadership.
LePage spreads blame in beating death of 10-year-old, saying, ‘Everybody here messed it up’
The comments by the governor are his first since the Feb. 25 arrest of Julio and Sharon Carrillo, who are charged in the death of 10-year-old Marissa Kennedy.
Florida school shooting suspect indicted on 17 counts of murder
Nikolas Cruz’s public defender has said he will plead guilty if prosecutors take the death penalty off the table,