CASCO (AP) — The driver of a truck that rolled over into a power line and cut power to most of a Maine region claims a sneeze caused the crash. Casco police say the unidentified driver told them he was driving in Casco around noon when he sneezed and lost control of his truck. WGME-TV reports the […]

AUGUSTA (AP) — Republican Gov. Paul LePage has less than three weeks to select Maine communities that could benefit from an economic development program included in the 2017 GOP federal tax overhaul. Under the program, governors can designate “opportunity zones” in a limited number of low-income areas for investors to receive significant tax breaks. The […]

ROCKPORT (AP) — One of the most influential commercial fishing groups in New England is handing over its top position to a new leader for the first time in almost three decades. The Maine Lobstermen’s Association has elected Kristan Porter of Cutler to replace David Cousens of South Thomaston. Cousens served as president since 1991. […]

LEWISTON (AP) — Maine’s second-largest city is receiving more than $1 million from the federal government to help improve its affordable housing options. Republican Sen. Susan Collins says Lewiston is getting $1.3 million through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grants Program. Lewiston is the first city in the state […]