Picasso painting found in closet of Maine home sold in auction for $183,000

An Amesbury-based auction company discovered a previously unknown painting by Pablo Picasso in the closet of a home in Maine. John McInnis Auctioneers was conductingRead More

Maine, one of most vaccinated states, ends emergency order

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A coronavirus pandemic emergency order was slated to end on Wednesday for one of the most vaccinated states in the country.Read More

Maine’s minor league hockey team to affiliate with Bruins

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A Maine-based minor league hockey team is close to announcing a new affiliation with the Boston Bruins. The Portland Press Herald reported onRead More

Millions skipped church during pandemic. Will they return?

WALDOBORO, Maine (AP) — With millions of people having stayed home from places of worship during the coronavirus pandemic, struggling congregations have one key question:Read More

Sheriff: Man tried to pay $200 bail with counterfeit bills

WATERBORO, Maine (AP) — A man in Maine tried to post $200 bail with counterfeit bills, according to the sheriff’s office. Deputies responding to aRead More

Case of rare tickborne disease detected in Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — A case of a rare tickborne infection has been located in coastal Maine. The Maine Center for Disease Control and PreventionRead More

Maine prohibits mountain camping after damage, litter, feces

WELD, Maine (AP) — Maine conservation official said camping on a popular hiking mountain has been prohibited due to misuse of the area by someRead More

Maine’s COVID-19 emergency order ends on Wednesday

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine’s emergency order about the coronavirus pandemic is entering its final days. Democratic Gov. Janet Mills declared the “state of civilRead More

Home sales, prices continue to trend up in Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Home sales and home prices in Maine are continuing to trend upward. The Maine Association of Realtors said sales and pricesRead More

No tuition hike for in-state students in UMaine system

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — In-state students in the University of Maine system will not see a tuition increase in the coming academic year. The $578Read More