Social Security workers, union say staffing cuts would gut the agency

They warn that it is already understaffed and that further cuts, including the possible closure of the Presque Isle office, could lead to major disruptions for 355,000 older and disabled Mainers.

Federal government announces, then hits pause on, plan to sell 4 buildings in Maine

The federal government had posted a list of more than 300 'non-core' properties slated to be sold that included the US Custom House in Portland and 3 other federal properties across the state.

Federal bill could ease housing crisis in rural Maine

Towns want and need more housing but say they lack the developers and the money to make it happen.

Norridgewock man involved in standoff indicted on attempted murder, other charges

Nicholas Eckert, 33, is facing additional charges brought by prosecutors in connection with the April incident, according to his indictment.

State to collect unwanted, unusable pesticides

Registration is required by Sept. 25 to participate; drop-ins are not permitted.

Student backpack giveaway set for July 28

In Maine, Portland/Auburn area Verizon Wireless retail locations will be giving away hundreds of free backpacks at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 28, at eight locations.

Skowhegan crash leads to OUI arrest, drug investigation

Skowhegan police continue to investigate a crash in which a Jeep pulling a camper separated from the camper, which rolled over, and police later searched the camper to find a safe inside that had been forced open and contained methamphetamine with a street value of about $24,000.

Total solar eclipse shines for visitors to western, northern Maine

Rangeley, one of many towns in Maine that have become a popular destination for the event, found itself in the middle of the path of totality that stretched from Texas through Canada.

Farm tractor safety courses to be offered in April, May

New University of Maine at Augusta lab will double enrollment for medical lab techs in city

Tuesday's grand opening of the new facility at the University of Maine at Augusta for the medical lab technician program will more than double enrollment for students on the Augusta campus to help fill a statewide need.