EPA response to 2023 Ohio train derailment will be investigated by agency watchdog

A mystery fire truck has been driving through a small southern Maine town

“Please know this vehicle is not associated in any way with the Limerick Fire Department or any surrounding town."

Brewer bans syringe services

The services have been contentious in Bangor, but this is the first ban passed in a neighboring community.

Frenchman Bay Conservancy’s Pumpkin Hike returns to Ellsworth Riverwalk for Halloween celebration

ELLSWORTH — Frenchman Bay Conservancy, in partnership with the Ellsworth Public Library and Heart of Ellsworth, invites the community to celebrate the 8th annual Pumpkin Hike along the Ellsworth Riverwalk Trail from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28.  This free, family-friendly event will transform the Riverwalk into a glowing display of jack-o’-lanterns carved […]

Better Maine Conference returns Nov. 5 with focus on AI, workforce development and the future of work

From artificial intelligence to talent strategy, discover the trends transforming Maine’s workforce and economy WATERVILLE — The Central Maine Growth Council and Dirigo Labs are excited to announce the return of the Better Maine Conference, presented by the Maine Technology Institute, Bricks Coworking & Innovation Space and Central Maine Motors of Waterville, in partnership with […]

Trump plans to loosen restrictions on methane emissions from oil drilling

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — President Donald Trump is expected to announce plans Tuesday to loosen a Biden-era rule that aimed to reduce planet-warming emissions of methane from oil and gas drilling. Trump was to deliver the announcement as he campaigned in Texas, according to an administration official speaking on condition of anonymity because they were […]