The Maine Supreme Judicial Court ruled against a family’s appeal of a decision granting their neighbors an implied easement to their property’s beachfront.
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Rising pressures put mental health of Maine’s agriculture workforce at risk, officials say
Industry leaders and health care professionals say help is available for farmers, foresters and fishermen who face changing industries and tight finances.
Personal life of Maine opera icon Emma Eames opens town history series
The Patten Free Library will examine the personal relationships of opera singer and Bath resident Emma Eames.
Lewiston students speak out in favor of ‘diverse’ flags allowed in schools
More than a dozen students said the flags, some representing different countries, make others feel safe and welcome.
NECEC power line to begin commercial operations Friday
The 145-mile line, which became a political flashpoint, is set to bring electricity from Canada to the New England grid via northwestern Maine.
Topsham’s Crooker Construction now employee-owned
The Topsham-based construction contractor was founded 90 years ago and currently employs 175 people.
Maine lawyer accused of assaulting conservative activist at Berwick-area school board meeting
Trevor Savage was issued a summons for allegedly shoving Nicholas Blanchard, an Augusta school board candidate also known as ‘Corn Pop,’ during a meeting at Noble High School last week.
Rumors of ICE presence increase anxiety at Portland schools
School leaders confirmed that a number of students stayed home from school Monday, while other families mobilized to protect students arriving to and leaving school.
Wells Reserve’s longtime head retires and passes the torch — literally — to his successor
Jennifer Seavey, formerly of the Island Institute, has succeeded Paul Dest, who led the nature reserve for 25 years.
Saco begins first phase of its beach management plan
A listening session last week allowed residents to ask questions and hear ideas from local architects.