SOUTH PORTLAND (AP) — An estimated 1,500 gallons of untreated sewage was released into the Fore River when a contractor damaged a sewage pipe during a construction project at a Coast Guard station. The Coast Guard said it is working with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection on the sewage problem. It says the source […]

PORTLAND (AP) — Federal prosecutors say a Maine firm has entered into a settlement with the government to pay $825,000 to resolve charges it provided medically unnecessary ambulance transportation. U.S. Attorney Halsey Frank says the charges accused North East Mobile Health Services of Scarborough with violating the federal False Claims Act. He says Maine Medical […]

AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s proposal to add an annual fee on electric and hybrid cars has divided Democrats and Republicans. A legislative panel voted 6-5 last week along party lines in favor of killing the bill. The LePage administration’s proposed legislation would tack on a $250 fee for electric vehicles and […]

ALFRED — York County Commissioners say they’re looking for a budget that takes care of obligations — and perhaps a bit more — but in general has directed County Manager Greg Zinser to keep expenses low for the fiscal year that begins July 1. Zinser told county commissioners last week he’s expecting requests for some additional positions […]

BIDDEFORD — A change to a Maine law last year allows minors enrolled in Career and Technical Education to work careers considered to be hazardous. Biddeford High School Sam Roy who studies welding at the Biddeford Regional Center of Technology, and earned advanced professional welding certifications, has taken advantage of the legislative amendment and currently […]