The federal shutdown is over but its impact on Acadia could linger

Bangor may fund an additional emergency warming center this winter

It would provide needed beds after MaineHousing denied funding requests from two existing warming centers.

Watch live: Maine’s final gubernatorial debate

The 8 p.m. Wednesday debate is hosted by WMTW.

Chicago Catholics rally for prayer in Pope Leo’s hometown after his lung cancer diagnosis

CHICAGO (AP) — Gail Spreen goes most days to Mass just a few blocks from her home in Chicago, but the service at Holy Name Cathedral on Wednesday — dedicated to Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV — felt different. “Knowing that everybody is behind him, it was very special to be there today,” Spreen said. “The […]

Lawmakers warn Aroostook residents a proposed wind farm will do more harm than good

The state and county lawmakers' comments affirmed existing fears in the town of 97 residents.

Prosecutors urge life sentences for Alexander luxury real estate brokers in sex trafficking case

NEW YORK (AP) — Federal prosecutors on Wednesday urged a New York judge to send two of the nation’s most successful luxury real estate brokers and their brother to prison for life for drugging and raping dozens of women over a two-decade stretch, while defense lawyers recommended 15-year terms. The lengthy written submissions by both […]