Need for speed? Driving above the speed limit costs you — and doesn't actually save much time

Homelessness dropped in Maine, but the number of people with no shelter is growing

But the homeless count rose in Penobscot and Pisquatiquis counties.

How you can attend a county caucus to nominate delegates for the Maine Democratic Party's convention

The Democratic Party's 16 county committees will select 500 of the 601 delegates who convene later this month to pick Graham Platner's replacement.

Trump administration revives rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits

MIAMI (AP) — he Trump administration is reviving a rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits that could include food stamps, Medicaid, housing vouchers and others. The policy, known as “public charge,” appeared on Thursday in the Federal Register and will be formally published on July 20.

Canadian wildfire smoke turns air hazardous in the US Midwest. Officials say stay inside

NEW YORK (AP) — Heavy, pungent smoke from Canadian wildfires darkened skies in the U.S. on Thursday, from the Great Lakes to parts of the East Coast, reducing visibility for commuters and prompting warnings about air quality that made outdoor activities dangerous. Detroit’s air quality was among the worst in the world for major cities, […]

Earthquake hits near Greenville

The magnitude 1.5 temblor shook the ground at a depth of nearly 5 miles about 10.5 miles northeast of Greenville.