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Shrink at least 4 national monuments and modify a half-dozen others, Zinke tells Trump

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke has recommended that President Donald Trump modify 10 national monuments created by his immediate predecessors, including shrinking the boundaries of at least four western sites, according to a copy of the report obtained by The Washington Post.

Census data confirm that Maine continues to lag in its economic recovery

New data from the US Census Bureau confirm that Maine continues to lag behind the rest of the country in its economic recovery.

MTI releases guidelines for innovators seeking to stimulate Maine economy

The Maine Technology Institute (MTI) is requesting project proposals from Maine organizations, or organizations looking to locate in Maine,

Collins, King announce $526K Economic Development Grant to support forestry

U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced today that the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $526,000 Economic Adjustment Assistance Program grant to the Northern Forest Center.

Van Buren girl is Miss Maine Jr. Princess

A 5-year-old Van Buren girl won the title of Miss Maine Jr. Princess 2018 after competing in the 8th annual Maine Academic Scholarship Pageant on Saturday, Aug. 19, in Saco.

Collins, King oppose another round of military base closures

U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King said Wednesday that they oppose another round of military base closures like the ones that shuttered Brunswick Naval Air Station in 2005 and Loring Air Force Base in Limestone in 1991.

Bishop Deeley to ordain eleven to the Permanent Diaconate on Saturday, September 16

Bishop Robert P. Deeley will ordain eleven men to the permanent diaconate on Saturday, September 16, at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland. The candidates represent parishes from York to Aroostook counties.

UMaine Extension offers Venison 101

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a day-long workshop on deer health in Maine and the safe processing of venison on Sept. 30, 8:45 a.m.– 4 p.m., at the University of Maine's J. Franklin Witter Teaching and Research Center, 160 University Farm Road, Old Town.

Lawyer: Fatal Bar Harbor crash ‘a tragedy, not a crime’

A Virginia tourist accused of hitting and killing a Bar Harbor woman told authorities he was sleep deprived from driving, and he may have been suffering from a medical issue during Tuesday’s fatal crash, officials said.

High court to decide if medical marijuana covered by workers’ comp

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court will decide if state law requires Workers’ Compensation Insurance to pay for a millworker’s medical marijuana or if the insurer could be charged as an accessory in a drug deal under federal law.

High court considers whether workers’ comp should cover former Madawaska millworker’s medical pot

The Maine supreme court on Wednesday began considering whether a paper millworker left suicidal by narcotic painkillers should receive workers' compensation for medical marijuana.

Information for Mainers in response to data breach at Equifax

The Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection, which administers the Fair Credit Reporting Act in Maine, is encouraging people to take this matter seriously and consider basic steps to protect their identify, financial accounts and credit reports.

Every pew filled as Bishop Deeley recognizes Public Safety Community

The large American flag, held in place atop ladder trucks provided by the Bangor and Veazie Fire Departments, waved in a slight breeze as the Maine Public Safety Pipe and Drum Corps and the Maine State Police Pipe and Drum Unit offered a stirring performance of “Amazing Grace.”

King statement on the 16th anniversary of the September 11th attacks

U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released the following statement today in recognition of the 16th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks:

Senator Collins’ statement on anniversary of 9/11 terrorist attacks

U.S. Senator Susan Collins released this statement on the 16th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks.

Canadian company wants to mine land near Maine’s national monument

A Canadian mineral exploration company plans to buy and mine property in northern Maine near the new national monument.

Defendant charged in death of Oakfield man denied change of counsel

One of the three Massachusetts residents who was indicted last year in connection with the death of an Oakfield man unsuccessfully attempted to ditch his court appointed attorneys on Monday afternoon.

18-year-old sentenced to 40 years for murder of Houlton man

A Houlton teenager who in May pleaded guilty to murder in connection with the 2015 killing of a 61-year-old Houlton man will spend the next 40 years in prison.

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