2 weeks ago

With 16 percent of kids ‘chronically’ absent, Maine struggles to get them to school

More than 29,000 Maine students are missing enough class time to cause worry among school administrators and state education officials responsible for helping them succeed.

2 weeks ago

John Cote of China sworn in

John Cote of China was sworn in June 4 as chief of the Maine State Police.

2 weeks ago

UMaine releases new spud for gourmet, specialty markets

The University of Maine has released a new gourmet potato variety, Pinto Gold.

3 weeks ago

A spud is born: UMaine unveils gourmet ‘Pinto Gold’ potato

The University of Maine says it’s releasing a new type of gourmet potato.

3 weeks ago

Home-care bill would do ‘more harm than good,’ says state chamber president

A ballot initiative that asks voters to approve universal in-home care for Maine residents over 60 or people with disabilities would do “more harm than good” for the population that it intends to serve, according to Dana Connors, president of the Maine State Chamber of Commerce.

3 weeks ago

Maine stores spared in latest round of Sears, Kmart closings

Sears Holdings, the suburban Chicago-based entity that controls Sears and Kmart, has spared its stores in Maine from closing after announcing this morning it would close 72 additional stores.

3 weeks ago

Maine’s strawberry, blueberry and apple crops looking good, experts say

As the saying goes, if you don’t like the weather in Maine, wait five minutes.

3 weeks ago

DHHS quietly overhauls aid for children, adults in crisis

Editor’s note: This is the first story in a series on the weak spots in Maine’s care for children with mental health challenges.

3 weeks ago

Maine organic farming icons file for bankruptcy

The Aroostook County organic potato farmer who landed in the national spotlight for his advocacy against one of the world’s biggest agriculture conglomerates has filed with his wife for personal bankruptcy protection.

4 weeks ago

Proposed farm bill could mean bad news for Maine’s organic farmers

When the U.S. House of Representatives failed to pass the massive $867 billion 2018 farm bill last week, that was good news for Maine’s small family farms and organic growers according to those who work closely with them.

4 weeks ago

UMFK student joins elite pre-law program

University of Maine at Fort Kent behavioral science student Glenroy Osbourne will participate in the elite PreLaw Undergraduate Scholars (PLUS) program at the University of Maine School of Law in Portland this summer.

4 weeks ago

State may increase any-deer permits to all-time high for 2018 hunting season

State biologists on Tuesday unveiled a plan to increase the number of any-deer permits to 84,745. That total is about 8,000 higher than ever allotted in Maine.

4 weeks ago

Secretary of State tries to clear air on ranked choice voting

Maine Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap spent an hour explaining the intricacies of the state’s new ranked choice voting system to a group of municipal clerks and interested citizens at Presque Isle’s Turner Memorial Library Monday afternoon.

4 weeks ago

State to recognize EMS providers May 23

Maine Emergency Medical Services will honor the state’s EMS providers at a ceremony at the State House on Wednesday, May 23, at 1 p.m.

4 weeks ago

Maine’s university system trustees approve budget with 2.3 percent tuition hike

Students heading to one of Maine’s public universities next fall will see their tuition rise by about 2.3 percent under a budget backed Monday by system trustees, but they also could see extra financial help from their schools.

1 month ago

Canadian poacher pleads guilty to illegally importing moose antlers into US

A Canadian outfitter and guide convicted of poaching in New Brunswick pleaded guilty Thursday in U.S. District Court in Bangor to illegally importing wildlife, according to court documents.

1 month ago

Governor directs flags to half-staff for Texas victims

In respect for the victims of the tragic school shooting in Texas on Friday, May 18, Governor Paul R. LePage has directed the United States flag and the State of Maine flag be flown at half-staff immediately until sunset on Tuesday, May 22.

1 month ago

Seven Maine Community College students awarded the Leon A. Gorman Endowed Scholarship

Seven Maine community college students were awarded scholarships in honor of Leon A. Gorman at a ceremony held Tuesday at L.L.Bean’s Corporate Headquarters in Freeport.