The suspected cause was a generator running inside the garage, according to Cornville’s fire chief.

The crash, which killed two people April 21 on Main Street in Readfield, remains under investigation.

With the pageant's first transgender contestant and Bill Belichick's girlfriend both competing this month, the event is drawing more attention than usual.

The Senate Appropriations Committee, which the Maine senator chairs, hears from top scientists affected by the cuts, including a researcher from Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory.

Zebbie Thomas, 33, sought on aggravated assault and robbery charges after allegedly attacking sleeping man with a frying pan in Augusta.

Jaxson Marston, a 26-year-old from Addison, died in an apparent accident off the coast of Massachusetts last week.

Voters reelected Lee Ann Delassandro to the Select Board, and Shari Ouellette, Tanya DeMillo and Christina Riley to the Regional School Unit 73 board of directors.

Roland Flood was scheduled to go on trial next week for the killing of Mark Trabue but struck a last-minute plea deal with prosecutors.

Citing Smith's 1950 'Declaration of Conscience' address, King said the issue is not President Donald Trump's agenda, but his apparent attempts to centralize power, including by 'ignoring the Constitution' and the rule of law.

After two neighbors filed a complaint against the owner and operator of Get Er Done Raceway and Motorsports on Dudley Corner Road, a judge issued an order temporarily shutting the track down, just as its season was set to begin.

A 2-page summary of findings was released Tuesday, more than 3 months after the allegations first surfaced.

State police say they are investigating the death of Robert Bruso, 56, earlier this month as a homicide, and they are also looking for Bruso’s golden retriever.

A new survey aims to incorporate observations of commercial lobstermen into the data used to regulate their industry. Will it change their frustrations about being overlooked?

The bill, submitted in response to a high-profile case in 2022, would raise fines from $1,500 per violation to $25,000 — and more if the violator is shown to have benefited or committed prior violations.

With the help of their school's technology director, two students delve into their classmates' favorite fruits and vegetables, take a look at Bat Night and celebrate 100 days of school.

The study, which in part explores Americans' hesitance to try new foods, finds that leaning on seaweed as an ingredient in different snacks and making ready-to-eat dishes could sway consumers.

The fire started in a garage but was knocked down before fully reaching the house, which was once Rowell’s General Store.

Vilma Withee, 78, of Hartland was identified as the victim in the April 12 death.

Federal grant cancellations have challenged nonprofits of all stripes but especially small groups, which make up the majority and don't have deep pockets.

Beneficial electrification assumes oil and gas costs will rise, electricity will be more affordable and new generation sources will be available on a schedule aligned with target dates.

A bill before lawmakers would require state and local governments to provide notice and hold hearings before removing a homeless person's belongings from public property.

Foresters argue the pros and cons of various models of sustainable forestry, but the overall goal is the same: Timber harvests generate profits; woodlands remain healthy.

Friday's municipal election pits Selectman John A. Hikel against challenger Robert C. Bryant.

Mathew Tolman, 27, of Hubbardston, Massachusetts, was driving on a trail near Quill Hill Road in Coplin Plantation when the ATV hit a washout.

City officials and residents say the old vacant building at 6 Main Place that years ago housed the Waterville Boys & Girls Club has been unsafe and has caused the city many headaches.

Kendall Purnell, 38, is accused of killing Harold Burgess, 71, and seriously injuring Shawn Haggan, 45.

The Auburn Republican said she has filed an emergency application with the nation's highest court after 2 lower courts denied a temporary restoration of her voting and speaking privileges as her lawsuit against the House speaker plays out.

Christian Meyers, 21, is charged on one count each of elevated aggravated assault, reckless conduct with a firearm, receiving stolen property and sexual abuse of a minor.

The ad tune, created by David Melville, has been heard in Maine every day since 2011.

Adults who want to visit the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine in Portland must be accompanied by a child or attend a special event, like the Imagination Ball happening next week.

Eighteen resilience projects around the state had their Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities applications terminated with the cancellation of the program and are now seeking alternate funding.

As vital federal grants and project money continues to be frozen, farmers are being forced to make hard decisions.

Securing cheaper, cleaner power has become harder than anticipated.

Jaxson Marston, 26, died from his injuries after being struck by a snapped rope Friday. A second crew member was taken to the hospital with a concussion and possible broken ribs.

Four generations of the Willette family help out around the tiny restaurant, which has supplied Winslow with breakfast and comfort food for 77 years.

When Bob Brann, a longtime volunteer in town, needed help building a ramp at his home, help showed up.

County property taxpayers, overall, would raise $44 less than last year, though some municipalities will see increases and decreases in their assessments based on their valuations.

Waterville, Topsham and Portland's programs lost funding after grants were terminated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

The facility, proposed by Steve Baldwin and Andrea Freeman of RTG Enterprises LLC, would accommodate 35, 70-foot trucks off Airport Road, like an Airbnb for the freight vehicles.

The Gardiner store was locked down and closed for about 2 hours Friday because of the threat, local police said.

The pontiff spent his 12-year tenure preaching what he called the joy of the gospel and emphasizing compassion. That message resonated among myriad Catholics and non-Catholics alike.

Nearly $2 million in grants for Maine Family Planning, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England and community health clinics has been frozen.

The Legislature’s Housing and Economic Development Committee heard from renters, advocates, landlords and developers during a daylong hearing on the state's housing crisis.

Dr. Albert Adams has denied the mother's claims and the state medical board has agreed to delay his suspension pending further review.

Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said Maine residents will still be able to apply for a Real ID after May 7.

The Kirk & Greg Powell Building, located at 173 Main St., was dedicated in honor of their generational work in Waterville.

The search will start anew since four candidates interviewed won't be invited to a second interview, Mayor Mike Morris says.

4Imprint Inc. apparently no longer sells the 'boat tote' that prompted the Freeport-based retailer to claim trademark infringement.

After serving bagels in the morning, owner Ryan Ellis said he hopes to keep Lately's open to serve New York-style pizza to Hallowell's late-night crowd.

Maine's senior senator led a small Senate delegation to Rome for the funeral Saturday.

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The Legislature's transportation committee says LD 487 'ought not to pass,' especially without assured funding from the Trump administration.

The last year-over-year sales decrease was in March 2019, when the median sale price was $200,000.