AUGUSTA (AP) — An engineers’ group has given Maine an overall grade of C minus for its roads, bridges and other infrastructure, slightly higher than the national average of D plus. The American Society of Civil Engineers report released Monday says Maine’s facilities have declined since 2012 in eight of the 14 categories it reviewed. […]

BANGOR (AP) — A Houlton man charged with kidnapping a woman and killing two men in separate shootings has gotten new lawyers. Anthony Lord’s previous attorneys withdrew from the case, citing a breakdown in the attorney/client relationship. A Superior Court judge on Monday appointed Jeffrey Toothaker and David Bate as new lawyers. The 36-year-old Lord […]

BANGOR (AP) — The federal government is providing half a million dollars to support a plan for redevelopment in eastern Maine and assist businesses affected by manufacturing plant closures. The U.S. Economic Development Administration is giving the grant to Eastern Maine Development Corporation. The corporation is headquartered in Bangor and serves all or part of […]

AUGUSTA (AP) — The Maine secretary of state says opponents of a Maine ballot initiative that raises taxes on high earners have withdrawn their request for a recount. Voters approved the measure on Nov. 8. The question asked voters if they wanted to add a 3 percent tax on households that earn more than $200,000 […]

ARUNDEL — A two-vehicle crash that delayed traffic for 90 minutes in Arundel on Tuesday has resulted in minor injuries for those involved.  Sheriff Bill King said in a release that the crash occurred at about 4:30 p.m. at the corner of Alfred Road (Route 111) and Limerick Road. According to King, Taylor Gorman, 22, […]

SANFORD — The City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a new, three-year labor agreement with Sanford Patrol Association that will see the men and women in blue receive cost of living raises and a separate, smaller increase in two of the three years to keep officers pay in line with other communities. As well, there […]