Bar Harbor to Novia Scotia ferry service delayed until July

BAR HARBOR, Maine (AP) — A ferry company has postponed a new service between Maine and Canada because renovations of the Bay Harbor terminal areRead More

Maine sees record casino year, but it might not last

OXFORD, Maine (AP) — Maine’s two casinos set a state gambling record last year by taking in almost $144 million. The Portland Press Herald reports the 5%Read More

Violations issued at border checkpoint during weekend

WOODSTOCK, N.H. (AP) — Authorities say the U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued tickets to 29 people for alleged immigration violations at a checkpoint onRead More

Portland creates emergency shelter for asylum seekers

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — An influx of asylum seekers is forcing Maine’s largest city to create an emergency shelter at the Portland Expo, where proRead More

UK company proposes salmon aquaculture in Millinocket

MILLINOCKET, Maine (AP) — A London-based company is proposing a salmon aquaculture operation in Millinocket, Maine. Aquaculture Management & Holding Co. said Tuesday that itRead More

Prescription drug reform moves ahead in Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine could aim to lower prescription drug costs under bills moving through the state’s Legislature. The Senate unanimously supported such billsRead More

Maine man dies in crash in heavy rain

ELLSWORTH, Maine (AP) — Police say a Maine man has died in a crash still under investigation. WABI-TV reports that 67-year-old Warren Higgins, of Franklin, died TuesdayRead More

Man gets 10 years for causing fatal crash while on drugs

WISCASSET, Maine (AP) — A Maine man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for causing a fatal crash while under the influence ofRead More

Medical marijuana grower goes up in smoke in Maine

ELIOT, Maine (AP) — A medical marijuana growing facility caught fire in Maine, sending smoke into the sky and drawing firefighters from several surrounding departments.Read More

Police: Woman fled naked down road after rape

WILTON, Maine (AP) — Police say a report of a naked woman running down a street kicked off an investigation that led to charges ofRead More