The transition from the ID.me, the third-party verification system, will begin in the coming weeks.
2022
Some central Maine towns struggle to keep roads clear as salt supply runs low
Winslow and Richmond are among the towns that are awaiting delayed shipments from Chicago-based Morton Salt.
Companies failing to take steps to meet climate pledges
A report by the NewClimate Institute concludes that many of them are misleading consumers.
Moxie Festival to return this summer to Lisbon
The traditional Moxie parade, chugging contest, 5K road race, fireworks show and car show will be held during the three-day festival.
Plan approved to extend mental health support to Maine responders
The rule is currently on the books but is due to end in October.
Vassalboro pot-growing building destroyed in fire, crews say
The marijuana cultivation facility was describe as a “complete loss” by firefighters on scene Monday, as the Office of the State Fire Marshal was called to investigate the cause.
Black colleges alarmed by bomb threats, but undeterred
The FBI is now investigating last week’s bomb threats against at least 17 historically Black colleges and universities across the U.S.
Phillips plow truck damaged trying to avoid ATV
The ATV came around a corner on the wrong side of Parlin Road, according to Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr.
Auburn’s Ilyas Bashir makes the rounds as a Golden Gloves boxer
Bashir — an 18-year-old freshmen at Bates College — sees pugilism as an outlet and something that builds character and establishes discipline.
Manchester fire chief pleads guilty to drunken driving, but charge could be dropped in a year under deal
Francis R. Wozniak, 39, has kept his driver’s license despite being charged with operating under the influence in Portland in 2020.