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Maine road projects face long delays without federal budget in place

State transportation officials say that as the budget impasse continues in Washington, there is growing uncertainty around hundreds of millions of dollars in contracted projects that provide thousands of jobs in Maine.

Local state representatives named to policy committees

State representatives for the St. John Valley have been named to several of the Legislature’s policy committees during the upcoming session.

The polar vortex has fractured, and the eastern US faces a punishing winter

The swirling winds tens of thousands of feet high in the sky above the Arctic -- the dreaded polar vortex -- broke apart into three parts to ring in 2019. Now the eastern half of the United States is about to feel the consequences.

Rash of snowmobile crashes prompts call for riders to slow down, use caution

Maine game wardens were busy responding to a number of serious snowmobile accidents last weekend, and with substantial snow in the forecast for the coming days, wardens say focusing on snowmobile safety makes a lot of sense as more sledders will be hitting the trails.

Report shows how badly LePage’s wind energy panel fizzled

A Maine commission created as part of the former Republican governor's efforts to hinder wind projects has released a report drawing few conclusions about the impact of wind turbines.

The ‘super wolf blood moon’ is coming Saturday, but Mainers may not be able to see it

It sounds like something out of a horror movie, but the so-called super wolf blood moon coming this weekend is just a pretty celestial spectacle.

Maine agriculture officials accept grant proposals

The Division of Agricultural Resource Development at the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry (DACF) has released its Request for Proposals for the 2019 Agricultural Development Grants.

Maine’s federal courts run out of money Friday but will keep operating

Federal courts will run out of money Friday because of the government shutdown, but will continue operating with essential personnel, U.S. District Judge Jon Levy, chief judge for the District of Maine, announced Friday.

State panel told to protect Maine woods from development sprawl

A proposal to change how development is allowed in Maine’s Unorganized Territory still is being met with some vocal opposition, despite some minor changes that a state planning body has made to the draft policy.

Bear hunting, deer baiting among topics targeted by legislative bills

Earlier this week, in what has become an annual ritual, Maine political insiders began posting links to the initial lists of legislative bills — by title only — that have been introduced.

Golden opens Caribou site, hires local staff

Rep. Jared Golden announced on Jan. 9 the hiring of key staff members to serve in his Maine and D.C. offices.

National Weather Service is open 24/7, but forecasters are working without pay

Despite working the swing shift this week and seeing no sign of a paycheck any time soon, Jason Wright feels lucky.

Heavy snow moves northward Jan. 9

The National Weather Service office in Caribou issued an advisory for heavy snow the afternoon of Wednesday, Jan. 9.

Forest Service plans ash borer, gypsy moth hearing in Ashland

The year 2018 was significant for Maine with respect to the emerald ash borer (EAB).

Pingree proposes restricting immigration checkpoints to within 25 miles of border

U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree is sponsoring legislation that would shrink the size of the border enforcement zone where federal agents can stop vehicles without warrants.

Logging truck knocks out utility pole in Masardis

The Maine State Police were helping manage traffic on Route 11 in Masardis Tuesday morning after a fully loaded logging truck struck a utility pole affecting power for about 300 Emera Maine customers in the area.

What to expect from Maine’s economy in 2019

Maine’s economy is the best it has been since the great recession of 2008 as the Pine Tree State enters 2019 with a higher minimum wage, a budget surplus of more than $175 million and unemployment at 3.4 percent, below the national average.

The key to surviving tax time on the farm? Organization and good records

Living off the land on a homestead or small farm is often perceived as following the simple life. For some it really is, but it could be a mistake to apply the simple lifestyle model when it comes to end-of-year taxes and recordkeeping.

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