The Cabinet-level department will replace the Governor’s Energy Office, bringing Maine in line with most other states.
Augusta
Race tightens among top 3 in Varsity Maine football poll
Three points separate Portland, Bonny Eagle and Thornton Academy.
West Nile virus found in crow in Augusta
The virus spreads mostly through the bite of an infected mosquito.
Psychic medium to visit Waterville, Heart tribute in Madison among things to do
Also planned are performances by the Kington Trio in Waldoboro, Kathy Mattea in Boothbay Harbor, Shemekia Copeland in Waterville as well as Dinner in the Park in Skowhegan.
Hundreds of new Maine laws take effect Wednesday. Here are a few to know.
They include protections against online harassment of children, changes to labeling requirements for abortion medication and a law that would make it easier for residents to purchase their mobile home parks.
Gardiner field hockey cruises to win over Cony
Three players score to help the Tigers earn their fifth straight victory.
What do ever-hotter summers mean for Maine’s economy?
As the state charts increasingly warm and longer summers, businesses across all industries are planning for more weather extremes.
Augusta man may have solved ‘impossible’ math problem
Bill Rollins Jr., 97, wrote and self-published ‘Trisecting an Angle,’ to try to share his solution with the world.
Maine public water supply complies with law, but is it safe?
A national advocacy group says federal limits for three carcinogens found in tap water from public systems in Maine and across the U.S. are too low. Water districts say it’s not fair to expect ratepayers to fund improvements to meet its lower recommended levels.
High school Friday: Skowhegan girls soccer still perfect
The River Hawks are 4-0 after shutting out Cony.