Maine fire officials warn of increasing wildfire risks, urge extra precautions

The Maine Forest Service said the wildfire risk is high across the southern half of the state and moderate across the northern counties.

Sebago Lake properties at center of shoreland zoning ordinance violations begin restoration process

Restoration plan for Buteau properties on Sebago Lake approved by Maine DEP and town of Raymond.

Loon Echo Trail Race Series set to begin Aug. 3

The inaugural trail running race series takes place across three trail networks owned and managed by Loon Echo Land Trust.

Legislature sends shoreland zoning enforcement bill to Gov. Mills

The governor is expected to sign L.D. 2101 to strengthen shoreland zoning enforcement — inspired by a series of violations at a property in Raymond owned by an Auburn businessman.

Maine Legislature passes shoreland zoning bill giving municipalities ability to enforce and remediate violations

The legislation gives enforcement authority on new permits, restoration of shoreland and allows municipalities and Land Use Planning Commission the right to place a lien on property with unresolved violations.

Local Scouters receive Silver Beaver award

Towns ask Legislature to give them ‘teeth’ to deal with violators of shoreland laws

Sebago Lake case involving Auburn businessman spurs bill giving towns more tools to force compliance with state laws.

Native Mainer leads Jerusalem Post’s wartime coverage

David Brinn, who grew up in Portland, is the managing editor of Israel's largest English-language daily newspaper.

Author to host reading, book signing to celebrate launch of paperback version of ‘Hester’

Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Boyhood Home

Lewiston accident is latest crash involving Maine school bus

No one was injured and there was no significant damage when a car struck a school bus Friday morning in Lewiston, but accidents involving school buses are far too common, officials say.