Local & State

Published
March 17, 2023

Hallowell-area district already faces $1.5 million budget hike in first year without Richmond

Even though the budget numbers are expected to change over the coming months, RSU 2 school officials are seeing the impact of federal COVID-19 funds ending and Richmond’s recent withdrawal from the regional school district.
Published
March 17, 2023

Portland police searching for discarded handgun on Warren Avenue

Police said they were called to a report of a disturbance around 2:40 a.m. Friday. There was no shooting, but police believe a gun was discarded somewhere in the area.
Published
March 16, 2023

Appeal filed on lawsuit seeking end to Sunday hunting ban

The lawsuit contends that the state's 'right to food' amendment paves the way for Sunday hunting.
Published
March 16, 2023

Sen. Angus King leading effort to form China Strategy Commission

The Commission would address the security, diplomatic and economic challenges posed by China.
Published
March 16, 2023

Maine restaurants, bars hope for return to a ‘normal’ St. Patrick’s Day

With the holiday falling on a Friday, businesses are looking for a profitable celebration after the pandemic has dampened them for three years.
Published
March 16, 2023

Report finds affordable housing unavailable for more than half of Maine’s poorest renters

A national study released Thursday says the crisis extends to every state, and Maine actually fares better than others.
Published
March 16, 2023

Man dies in house fire on Verona Island

Terrance Leach, 68, died in the fire at a friend's house a day after his own home burned down after he was smoking while using an oxygen tank.
Published
March 16, 2023

Central Maine towns consider Delta Ambulance fee that could cost tens of thousands of dollars a year

Freedom has already rejected the fee and switched providers, while Fairfield and Oakland, each of which would pay more than $96,000 a year, have given preliminary approval to the added expense.
Published
March 16, 2023

Man who threatened to kill maintenance worker in Augusta sentenced to 2 years

Paul F. Fay III, 38, told a judge he has been unable to get help for mental illness that causes him to lash out during manic episodes.
Published
March 16, 2023

Personal feud may have led to gunfire at Colby College, police say

Officials say the suspect accused of firing a gun at a party had been hit with a bottle by a man with whom he had fought before.