Jen Ellis, the Vermont teacher who created the recycled wool mittens that U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders wore to the presidential inauguration, is teaming up with the Vermont Teddy Bear Company.
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Fighting climate change in America means changes to America
President Biden is trying to steer the country, both quietly and obviously, toward a new lifestyle.
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For GameStop day traders, the moment they’ve dreamed about
Nearly a decade after the Occupy protest movement left Wall Street more or less unscathed, the citadel of financial might faces a new assault.
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Rare European bird spotted at park in Portland
The redwing, also known as a European thrush, drew a small crowd of birdwatchers throughout the Northeast to Capisic Pond Park on Saturday.
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Rollover closes left lane of turnpike in Wells
A tractor trailer headed north on the Maine Turnpike rolled over in Wells, closing the left lane. The scene was cleared just before noon.
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Maine CDC reports 357 new coronavirus cases, 20 more deaths
Eighteen of the 20 deaths occurred over two weeks earlier in January and have now been attributed to COVID-19.
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Maine recovery coalition makes decriminalizing drug possession a legislative priority
Rep. Anne Perry, a Democrat from Calais, is sponsoring a bill to make possession a civil offense, not a crime.
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Bruins expect Pastrnak back Saturday against Chara, Capitals
David Pastrnak had offseason hip surgery, but is expected to make his long-awaited debut on Saturday against Washington
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America East Conference sets basketball tournament format
The top two seeds will earn byes to the semifinals, with championship games at predetermined campus sites.
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Good Shepherd launches $250 million campaign to end hunger, as pandemic increases need
The Campaign to End Hunger will fund grants to local food pantries and focus on equity for communities of color, which are disproportionately affected by food insecurity, the food bank says.