Only 8% of used cars for sale in Maine are priced under $20,000 – a trend rooted in the pandemic.
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Local fishermen rescue two people from burning yacht
Two lobster boats responded to an urgent call of mariners in distress Saturday off Georgetown.
Maine dairy farmer places in top 15 in world’s longest horse race
Last week, Jessie Dowling of Whitefield finished the 620-mile race across the Mongol Steppe, placing 13th out of 44 racers.
Bath Iron Works union approves new contract, averting repeat strike
Machinists Union Local S6 and BIW owner General Dynamics had their first contract negotiations since a 2020 strike.
UMaine professor’s computer model tells the story of Earth’s changing climate
Recent news coverage of the planet’s record-breaking heat wave relied on the online climate visualization tool developed Sean Birkel, who is also the state climatologist.
Norway man charged with murder of estranged wife
A grand jury indicts Andrew J. St. George for killing Barbara St. George July 7.
Maine Journalism Foundation plans to dissolve following sale of Masthead Maine papers
The foundation plans to transfer $171,000 in remaining donations to the Maine Trust for Local News.
Hallowell hires former Topsham officer as its new police chief
Chris Lewis will succeed Scott MacMaster, who left to become a patrol officer in Gardiner earlier this year.
Maine experiencing an uptick in COVID-19, but new vaccine booster is on the way
Latest booster shot targeting the Eris variant should be available in late September or early October.
Maine’s budget surplus provides $65 million for affordable housing
The state closed the 2023 fiscal year with a $141 million surplus, which is being used to fill Maine’s ‘rainy day’ fund and build more affordable housing.