Water main break fixed, Bell Street reopens

It was the seventh water main break reported to the water district since Feb. 13.

Maine lobster moving out of the pot, into new dishes

Maine lobstermen and two chefs pool their talent in a ‘salty version of farm to table.’

Bill would abolish sales tax on diesel for fishing boats

Proponents say the change would encourage the return of fishermen to Maine ports.

Snow removal: Maine townswant more power over those piles

This time of year, Maine cities and towns are busily removing towering snowbanks to make roads and sidewalks safe, and trucking the piles to snow dumps.

Under state regulations aimed at protecting water quality, the dumps must be away from rivers and streams, partly surrounded by silt barriers and, by June 30, cleared of the trash that’s left behind when the snow melts.

Maine may dump e-waste statute

Gov. LePage proposes reviewing the law, which requires makers of electronic products to pay for recycling them.

Ducks’ demise raises hackles

Westbrook police say a motorist apparently drove into a flock intentionally, killing nine birds.

Ducks killed at Riverbank Park in Westbrook

The ducks, which huddle on the road next to the park, were deliberately killed by someone who drove through the flock.

Group watching Pike will meet Saturday

WESTBROOK – A neighborhood group that will monitor Pike Industries’ operation of its controversial rock quarry off Spring Street in Westbrook will hold its first meeting Saturday. The meeting, scheduled for 1 p.m. at Westbrook Middle School, is open to all Westbrook residents and businesses. Pike will present its plan for the quarry in the […]

Environmentalists unveil agenda

A coalition vows to fight any weakening of Maine’s environmental regulations by state government.

Environmental groups vow to fight rollbacks

The environmental groups unveiled their legislative agenda this morning at the State House following a breakfast with lawmakers.