Lewiston shelter project in peril as state says deadline for funding has passed

Lewiston officials postponed a vote on the shelter proposal this week after saying the shelter application from the Lewiston Housing Authority was "incomplete."

Jay high school Envirothon team to compete in Canada

The team will represent the state at Mount Allison University in Sackville, New Brunswick, in late July.

Dirigo High School graduates 52 students

Connecticut man to serve 8.5 years in Fryeburg Fairgrounds stabbing death

Carlos A. Negron admits to a charge of manslaughter; while a murder charge is dismissed.

Bob Stone: Passenger rail: Rickety ride to Debt-Land

Construction estimates have the cost of upgrading the rails, bridges, signaling, safety systems and one-time purchase of equipment at well over $250 million, and that estimate was built on pre-COVID dollars. It’s likely $300 million now and climbing, as federal spending will continue to push inflation to whatever levels.

Watch: Maine Voices Live with Chelsea Conaboy

This live conversation with the author took place on Tuesday, May 16 at 7:00 p.m. at the Portland Museum of Art.

Auction raises $24K for Make-a-Wish Maine

Three states, including Maine, remove all time limits on child sex abuse lawsuits

Advocates for survivors of child sexual abuse say momentum is growing for completely removing the statute of limitations for such crimes.