Searsmont welcomes home Robbins family member months after deadly lumber mill explosion

Midcoast algae bloom is gone, but impacts on clammers and farmers could last for years

Tests revealed that the bloom contained the plankton Karenia mikimotoi, which is toxic to shellfish but not dangerous to humans.

What we know about the Lewiston voting footage federal prosecutors are reviewing

Federal prosecutors confirmed they are reviewing security footage of early voting at Lewiston City Hall.

Rising health costs and coverage changes are big concerns for older adults as Election Day nears

WASHINGTON (AP) — Barbara Weigand could not have prepared more for retirement. She stayed healthy and saved diligently for years. This year, though, a shoulder surgery and a bladder cancer diagnosis have really tested her finances. She recently withdrew $4,000 from her retirement account to cover medical expenses associated with her cancer treatment. “On my […]

The gig economy

Living expenses, number one campaign issue.

If Maine has a Halloween bird, it’s the raven. And there’s more to it than meets the eye.

"Biologists have been testing raven intelligence for decades, trying to determine how smart they really are. Typically, the ravens beat the tests."