Three Maine teenagers hailed as heroes after helping homeowners escape fire, officials say
The home, which officials described as an 19th-century farmhouse with an attached barn, was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters reached the scene, the State Fire Marshal’s office said.
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Maine reported record-high number of tickborne disease cases last year
Data from the Maine CDC show that the rate of tickborne diseases was especially high among Mainers in the midcoast. Ticks ...
Police seek help identifying person of interest in Maine attack on teen sisters
Police in Maine are asking for help identifying a person of interest in connection with an attack on two teen sisters earlier ...
Maine’s child welfare system still faces ‘enormous pressure,’ watchdog says
Child welfare ombudsman Christine Alberi concluded in her 2024 annual report to lawmakers that more improvement is needed in ...
Camping ban enforcement in Maine highlights patchwork of solutions to homelessness
This is the third in a three-part series on the national rise in local camping bans and restrictions since the Supreme Court ...
Providers say heating assistance is a growing need in Maine
Heating assistance providers in Maine say there is a growing need across the state. "Heating assistance is a huge need that ...
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Labor shortage will persist in Maine, but tech gains are boosting productivity
Technological advances in all industries are helping meet consumer demand and boost wages, according to a state report.
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19 Maine Winter Events You Won’t Want to Miss
Who says this is the off-season? Food fests, concerts, snow sports, and more are going on across Maine all through the colder ...
Maine law enforcement turns to AI for police reports in the new year
The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office and Portland Police Department are among a few agencies implementing AI software in ...
Maine lawmakers start new year with pay raises
Maine lawmakers will begin the new year with fatter paychecks under a previously approved law that bumps up pay by more than ...