2 days ago

Emera Maine is withdrawing its request for a rate increase

Emera Maine said Tuesday it is withdrawing its request with state regulators to increase its distribution rate amid a bid to sell the utility to a western Canadian firm.

1 week ago

Astronaut from Aroostook County will soon go on her 1st spaceflight

Nearly six years after she joined the elite ranks of American astronauts, a Caribou native will finally realize her dream to look down on this little blue ball we all call home.

1 week ago

These microbes deep in the ocean crust may hold clues to the origin of life

Deep in the ocean off the Pacific Northwest colonies of unusual microbes thrive in an environment otherwise hostile to life. It’s these ancient microbes that scientists say may hold clues to the evolution of life on our planet — and beyond.

2 weeks ago

Maine unveils new driver’s license design that will include Real ID compliant marking

Your driver’s license will be getting a makeover when it comes up for renewal. The Maine secretary of state’s office unveiled a new design for it on Monday that will also include a marking meant to signal compliance with a controversial federal law regulating state-issued identification.

3 weeks ago

Tractor-trailer hauling potatoes crashes in Island Falls

A tractor-trailer hauling potatoes crashed off Interstate 95 in Aroostook County on Saturday after its driver had a medical issue.

3 weeks ago

Significant storm to bring more than half foot of snow to Aroostook County

A significant storm moving into Maine overnight could bring heavy snow to parts of the state in time for the morning commute.

3 weeks ago

Snow returns to eastern Maine. But it won’t stick around for long.

Spring has arrived, but Father Winter isn’t finished with Maine yet, bringing a dusting of snow across eastern Maine.

3 weeks ago

Border patrol seizes $48K of marijuana in Aroostook County

A U.S. Border Patrol agent on Saturday seized $48,000 worth of marijuana after a vehicle check in Houlton.

1 month ago

Maine’s congressional delegation calls on Barr to release the Mueller report

Maine’s congressional delegation on Sunday called on the U.S. attorney general to make the Mueller report available to the American public.

2 months ago

2 tractor-trailers collide in Penobscot County

Two tractor-trailers collided early Tuesday morning on Interstate 95 north of Medway.