LEWISTON Some folks work so hard that people say they live in their offices. Republican U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin lives in his office in a literal sense, going so far as to install a bed. The Republican congressman prefers the efficiency of sleeping in a Murphy bed and showering in the House gym. “He doesn’t […]

BRUNSWICK (AP) — The Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority is hosting a celebration to recognize expanded service to Freeport and Brunswick. Starting Monday, Amtrak’s Downeaster service is expanding service. It’s made possible thanks to a $13 million layover facility in Brunswick that will service Amtrak Downeaster trains overnight. The rail authority held an open […]

PITTSTON (AP) — Authorities say a Farmingdale man has died after a motorcycle he was riding as part of a procession for a slain father crashed on state Route 27 in Pittston. The Kennebec Journal reports Kennebec County Sheriff Ryan Reardon says Christopher Graham was riding the bike Saturday afternoon in the procession to honor […]

SACO (AP) — A Maine farm is offering a $5,000 reward for information regarding the death of a German shepherd that authorities say was stolen and abandoned 30 miles from the owner’s home. Timber Ridge Farm owner Doreen Metcalf posted on Facebook on Sunday that she’s offering the award to whoever has information leading to […]

AUGUSTA (AP) — In Maine’s capital city, a 130- year-old derelict building is being brought back to life largely through the grit of a local resident and a few supporters. Robert Mackbach acquired the building for $4,000 after it had been declared unfit for occupancy and taken for unpaid taxes by the city. Mackbach, who […]

PORTLAND (AP) — Transgender people and their supporters turned out in six locations around Maine to honor victims of anti-transgender violence. Sunday evening’s event in Portland drew about 100 people, while similar observances were held in Lewiston, Waterville, Bangor, Belfast and Newcastle. The Portland Press Herald reports the vigil in Portland included the reading of […]

AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine Democrats have re-elected Phil Bartlett as party chairman at a time when progressives are calling for a recommitment to the state’s rural working class. Bartlett faced challenges by Diane Russell and Jonathan Fulford, who want the party to expand out of Portland. The chairman has worked on grassroots efforts and training […]

LEBANON, N.H. (AP) — A group that supports community development in New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont has been awarded $50 million in tax credits. The credits for Mascoma Community Development will help the Lebanon, New Hampshire-based organization raise capital and facilitate loans for small businesses and entrepreneurs. The credits are provided by the U.S. Treasury […]

PORTLAND (AP) — Maine U.S. Sens. Angus King and Susan Collins are among a group of more than 80 lawmakers who are calling for improved mail service by reforming the U.S. Postal Service. The reform drive is led by U.S. Sens. Heidi Heitkamp, a North Dakota Democrat, and Jerry Moran, a Kansas Republican. The lawmakers […]