Maine’s problems with Lion Electric buses began immediately

Records show maintenance and mechanical issues arose more than two years ago, and continue to this day.

Sisterhood-building events set for February

Finding Our Voices Book Club discussion and cold water dip fundraiser bring hope and connectivity to women across Maine.

Maine’s Lion Electric school buses have been a disaster. What’s next?

As the company experiences financial troubles, the Maine Department of Education hopes to get relief for school districts.

Electric buses continue to cause problems for Maine schools

Winthrop Public Schools is among the districts still debating what to do with buses obtained through a federal grant program.

Group explores ambulance vessels as part of solution to island care crisis

Ambulance boats, which are common in countries like Norway, would function as floating mini hospitals.

Island communities ask Gov. Mills to intervene to get ferry service back on track

The ferry service to islands in Penobscot Bay has been plagued by cancellations due to staff shortages.

State police investigating death of boy, 1, on Vinalhaven

The Office of Chief Medical Examiner performed an autopsy Thursday, but the results have not yet been released.

Maine State Ferry Service hampered by staffing shortages

After repeated trip cancellations, the state-run ferry service in Penobscot Bay has contracted with an Indiana company to provide temporary workers.

State urges Winthrop, other school districts to take electric buses off the road due to defects

Winthrop, Vinalhaven and Yarmouth reported problems last fall with electric school buses, and the Maine Department of Education is advising all Lion Electric Co. buses be parked until further inspections are done.

Cold dippers to bring warmth to domestic abuse survivors in February event