The UN General Assembly asked the International Court of Justice last year for an opinion on 'the obligations of States in respect of climate change.'

The round concrete building that was home to the University of Maine School of Law has been vacant for almost two years, but it's too expensive to demolish right now.

Gary has become a mini-celebrity in this South Portland neighborhood.

Jayson Tatum scored 33 points and Payton Pritchard 24 for the Celtics, who led 93-81 in the fourth before Mitchell took over. Kristaps Porzingis added 21 points for Boston.

In June, as his son Hunter was facing trial in the gun case in Delaware, Biden ruled out a pardon or clemency for his son in an interview with ABC News.

Citing reimbursement shortfalls, two of the three agencies in the state that pair people with in-home nursing care are no longer accepting new clients under the Section 96 MaineCare program.

Some glided across the ice while others got some holiday shopping done at Thompson's Point on Sunday.

Many mariners have postponed retirement so the true magnitude of the situation has yet to be felt.

The agency for Palestinian refugees says it is halting aid deliveries because of the threat of armed gangs who have looted recent convoys.

Sun Journal photographers select some of their favorite images from last week.

The selection is in keeping with Trump's view that the government's intelligence agencies require a radical transformation and his stated desire for retribution against supposed adversaries.

The expansion of the Mount Washington weather network will provide real-time data for skiers, hikers and skaters heading to New Hampshire, but it will also help improve Maine forecasts and preview storm systems heading into the Pine Tree State.

Gov. Janet Mills is taking more of a wait-and-see approach than some Democratic governors, who have formed a resistance network even before Donald Trump takes office.

Damage from flooding in 2022 and 2023, caused partly by artificial bladders authorized by Maine DEP, is estimated at $100,000.

Maine Democrat's win in a Republican-leaning district has people wondering how he did it.

The 26 automated stations will be installed throughout the state to improve forecasts and severe weather alerts, and to help farmers and foresters manage weather-related risks.

Kudos: The Cross the Street program, run by Prince of Peace Parish, hands out food, warm clothing and other items from its 'Popemobile' several days a week.

The cost to build a plant and lengthy regulatory reviews are cited as reasons why Maine is not joining other states looking to revive nuclear energy.

The 'It's a Wonderful Life' star and World War II pilot and officer was blocked for promotion by the legendary Maine senator because she didn't think he earned it.

His long career spanned radio, podcast and TV, and a regular column in the Press Herald. Skoglund died at home in St. George on Saturday.

The strike highlighted the dangerous work of delivering aid in Gaza, where the war has displaced much of the 2.3 million population and caused widespread hunger.

Parade enthusiasts line the route between Norway and South Paris on Saturday as local organizations, fire departments and nonprofits celebrate with the theme: "Home for the Holidays: Celebrating our Men and Women in Uniform."

People walking the trail Saturday morning with their dogs said the incident makes them worry about being in the woods during hunting season.

Jeff Hewett doesn't have any plans yet but has been working to set up his successor to take over the economic and community development office.

More than 1,500 are queued up, hoping to receive up to $800 a month in rent relief and a one-time payment to catch up on back rent.

Pingree said she is worried about deep cuts to education, health care, the environment and many other areas.

For more than a week, complaints have been circulating that this year's tree is thinner and scragglier than usual. But as the lights flashed on, precisely at 4:30 p.m. Friday, a crowd of hundreds cheered.

Maine Operation Game Thief is offering a $2,000 reward for information leading to the shooter's arrest.

Legal scholars and advocates say they expect Trump to suffer additional legal setbacks in a second term, especially on his more extreme proposals.

The transformation is nothing short of breathtaking: light dances across brilliant stone, gilded accents gleam anew, and the iconic monument's majesty is reborn.

Henry Eichman, 64, is already serving a 10-year sentence in state prison after pleading to sexual abuse charges in 2018.

The Woman's Literary Union spent the day Friday decorating for Christmas ahead of the holiday reception and self-guided tours this weekend.

Ron Gelinas, 74, has made jewelry since 1990.

Boilard and his team run Kaydenz Kitchen in Lewiston, a nonprofit that provides shelter and support for the homeless in the area.

The areas hardest hit included Somerset, Kennebec and Androscoggin counties. By Sunday, all but a small handful of customers were without power.

The Conservation Fund recently acquired the forest land in northern Somerset and Franklin counties, near the Canadian border.

A 1990 federal law requires museums and cultural institutions to inventory remains or items thought to be funerary. But that process is often drawn out and doesn't always run smoothly.

But Maine's Democratic governor said she is focusing on her final two years as governor, while applauding U.S. Sen. Susan Collins' ascent as chair of the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee, where she can direct more federal spending to Maine.

Thanksgiving Day at Kennedy Park saw volunteers giving out hot food, warm clothing and kindness.

The RSU 9 board of directors discussed updates on technology integration, including the successes and challenges of the recent iPad deployment for grades 6-12 and staff participation in the ACTEM fall conference.

RSU 9's Special Services Director Cynthia Bernstein highlighted training initiatives, staffing efforts and creative problem-solving to address increased student needs and space constraints during the Nov. 12 board meeting.

The Select Board planned to set the cost of living adjustment at the Nov. 26 meeting.

This year's celebration will be the 48th version of the event that made Farmington a media event in 1977.

The Franklin County Children’s Task Force is hosting the "Magic 1-2-3: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12" series at Cascade Brook School, offering parents practical strategies to improve child behavior through a supportive, community-focused program.