Maine lawmaker puts forth bill to legalize deer hunting on MDI

MOUNT DESERT, Maine — Maine House Minority Leader Billy Bob Faulkingham, R-Winter Harbor, presented a bill to the Legislature’s Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife on April 3, that would make it legal to hunt deer on Mount Desert Island. Faulkingham …

Maine County HIV and Hepatitis C Cluster Continues to Grow

An outbreak of HIV and hepatitis C cases in Penobscot County, Maine, continues to expand. As of April 3, a total of 23 cases of HIV have been reported since October 2023 by the Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention. In February, the number of …

Maine PUC investigates Versant following audit findings on management practices

Officials said the investigation comes after the PUC's May 2024 audit "raised questions regarding the judgement of Versant's management. " HALLOWELL, Maine — The Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC) announced Tuesday that it is opening …

Playwright John Cariani returns to the emotional landscape of Maine for his new play

His inspiration was his brother, who broke the rules that John followed. PORTLAND, Maine — In John Cariani’s new play, “Darker the Night, Brighter the Stars,” he set out to show people what it was like to be a kid coming of age in northern Maine. Having …

Think Maine is Perfect for Working from Home? Study Says Not Really

Ah, working from home—the dream scenario where you roll out of bed, grab a coffee, and be productive in your pajamas. Before 2020, it was a rare privilege, like finding an empty treadmill at the gym in January. But then the pandemic hit, and suddenly, your …

People Say These are The Worst Roads in Aroostook County, Maine

What are some of the worst roads to travel in Aroostook County? Potholes, frost heaves, erosion, fill-in patches and traffic are just some of the problems. Never Seem to Get Fixed The conditions are made worse with the tough winter, thaw and climate in …

Time to call again: Maine E-ZPass issues have been resolved, Turnpike Authority says

Time to call again: Maine E-ZPass issues have been resolved, Turnpike Authority says There had been erroneous messages to customers at the tolls for weeks Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Updated: 3:43 PM EDT Apr 8, 2025 The Maine Turnpike Authority …

Maine sues USDA after funding freeze amid dispute over transgender athletes 

Maine Home Show offers inspiration for your next project

Looking for design ideas for your next home project? The Maine Home Show in Portland is the place to be! Connect with local professionals and discover products and services to bring your home vision to life. This Saturday and Sunday, the Maine Home Show …

Most of Maine’s big mobile home parks are owned by out-of-state investors

When Liza Fleming-Ives helped the first group of Maine residents buy their own mobile home park in 2009, there was little interest from out-of-state corporate investors in outbidding them. That’s not true today. More than a fifth of Maine’s mobile home …