AUGUSTA – Last month, the Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles began issuing Real IDs. In addition, it continues to issue non-Real driver’s licenses and state identification cards. While Real IDs are necessary for some out-of-state and international purpose, the non-Real licenses and identifications are still valid to be used within the state of Maine. “All […]

BIDDEFORD – What’s a little fog and mist when it comes to getting a chance for an up close look at airplanes, fire trucks and emergency vehicles? Not much at all, as evidenced by the hundreds of people at the Biddeford Airport Open House on Saturday. The low ceiling and fog off the water made […]

SANFORD – Camping brings thoughts of sunny, relaxing days, starry nights, and campfires. For those who pitch a tent or haul an RV, it means bringing everything with you, from pots and pans to towels and sleeping bags or bed linens, personal items and much more. For those who desire a get away that provides […]

FREEPORT — A charity lacrosse game to benefit the family of a Freeport High School student who died this month in an accident on the Saco River in Buxton attracted about 1,000 people Sunday afternoon, including dozens of high school and college lacrosse players from across the state, New England and elsewhere. The memorial lacrosse […]

A South Berwick man died Saturday after his motor vehicle crashed into a tree in the vicinity of 60 Knights Pond Road in South Berwick. In a press release posted on its Facebook page Sunday, the South Berwick Police Department identified the victim as Brian G. Day, 56. Police said Day may have experienced a […]

The usage is the usage. That cryptic phrase has emerged as a mantra for beleaguered customer service managers at Central Maine Power. It also sums up the major point of contention, nearly two years after CMP launched a new billing system that triggered thousand of complaints, protracted investigations at the Public Utilities Commission and a […]

Sanford on Tap was a time to sample craft beer, chow down at a food truck – and enjoy some family time on Saturday. The annual event took place at Goodall Park. Here, Margo Cassidy, 1, practices her skill stacking wood as her family members, up from Massachusetts for the day to visit with friends, […]

AUGUSTA — Tuition at Maine’s seven community colleges is unchanged this fall, part of an ongoing commitment to keep student costs as low as possible. Tuition for Maine students remains at $94 a credit hour. For a full-time student taking 30 credits, the annual cost of tuition and fees will average $3,620, the lowest in […]