A new eviction prevention program fails to protect some of Maine’s most vulnerable residents from homelessness.

Many families are desperate to provide their children with a normal holiday season after the death of a parent.

Kathryn Dewar, a midwife and lactation consultant based in Kingfield shares her journey, the challenges and rewards of her work, and her vision for empowering families and advancing midwifery in the western mountains region.

The annual Polar Bear Dip was over quickly as the participants tried to warm up as fast as possible.

The annual Farmington Rotary Club Festival of Trees took place on Chester Greenwood Day.

The RSU 9 board of directors meeting on Dec. 10 highlighted transportation safety efforts, celebrated outstanding staff contributions, and reflected on the district’s strong community engagement.

Brady Knight, a 16-year-old from Lisbon Falls, collected an ugly sweater directly from Jimmy Fallon on the 'The Tonight Show.'

A report released Thursday calls for more equity in the labor market to close the gender pay gap and improve women's access to higher paying jobs.

Kaja Veilleux of Thomaston Place Auction Galleries says helping people sort gems from junk is 'like a treasure hunt every day.'

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the bill would 'ensure Americans are not erroneously denied their well-earned Social Security benefits simply because they chose at some point to work in their careers in public service.'

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Thursday it's capping overdraft fees at $5 with a rule set to take effect in October 2025, if it isn't overturned by Congress or altered under a Trump administration.

Brandon Libby, 37, faced one count of murder in the death of Amanda Brown. But the jury couldn't reach a verdict after deliberating for 2 1/2 days and Libby agreed to plead guilty to manslaughter.

Two officers are on medical leave and there are two open positions.

The overnight storm caused power outages and canceled schools, but there was minimal flooding.

Wednesday's storm brought periods of freezing rain, soaking rain and strong wind gusts.

Similar bills restricting untraceable firearms have failed in the Democratic-controlled Legislature, but the political ground has shifted since last year's mass shooting in Lewiston.

The men are accused of being involved in a fight between 2 rival motorcycle clubs in Portland this summer.

The president-elect rang in the honor at the New York Stock Exchange. It's the second time he's been given the recognition by the magazine.

Wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph led to power outages in central and eastern Maine, but there was less flooding than anticipated from Wednesday's storm.

The president is under pressure to pardon broad swaths of people ahead of the incoming Trump administration.

Planned Parenthood and Maine Family Planning will ask the state for funding to support non-abortion services such as primary care, screenings and birth control.

More than 30 of the properties appear to be back on the market amid a law enforcement crackdown this year.

Grants awarded by the U.S. Forest Service will pay for private landowners to adopt climate-friendly forestry practices and conserve old-growth forests for carbon storage and help the Penobscot Nation enter carbon market.

Parents share their heartfelt gratitude to all those who helped give their children a bit of joy for the holidays.

No one was injured in the shooting that took place Sunday evening.

The Building Our Largest Dementia Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Reauthorization Act of 2024, which was signed into law Wednesday, renews and expands federal funding opportunities for dementia care and support.

The bill passed the House by a vote of 281-140 and will next move to the Senate, where lawmakers had sought a bigger boost in defense spending than the current measure allows.

Gerry D'Amour was given the honor by the American Heart Association at this week's Board of Selectmen's meeting.

The plan involves creating 16 affordable apartments and an 1,800-square-foot commercial space on the first floor.

Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School teachers and staff had logged 1,890 incidents of students deserving reward.

Residents will be asked to authorize the purchase at a special town meeting Dec. 23.

What began with two minivans and a desire to help community members get a ride now has more than 100 drivers and volunteers driving across much of the state.

A subcommittee is drafting recommendations for next steps for directors, which will be presented to the board at its Dec. 16 meeting.

Superintendent Christian M. Elkington noted rise in students not following school transportation safety expectations.

The council will vote on a resolution in support of turning the St. Lawrence and Atlantic rail line between Auburn and Portland into a section of the proposed Casco Bay Trail. Rail advocates have argued the rail line should be preserved.

The RSU 56 superintendent’s three-year contract begins July 1, 2025, and ends June 30, 2028.

Jim Kiernan, the Public Works foreman and a Fire Rescue Department on-call firefighter, reached 40 years of employment with the town of Farmington.

Shannon Monahan previously worked as a social worker and for other florists before buying Richard's in late summer.

George Stanley called his property a work of art. But the town of Greene and Maine's highest court call it a junkyard.

The pandemic and staffing issues were cited by the owner as problems working against the brewery and restaurant on Minot Avenue.

By stepping down rather than waiting to be fired, Christopher Wray is trying to avert a collision with the new administration that he said would have further entangled the FBI 'deeper into the fray.'

After significant turnover in the finance office, Maine's Department of Education says CDS has experienced 'widespread' issues with paying some of its 345 contracted providers on time.

Collins said she pressed Hegseth on allegations of heavy drinking and mistreatment of women, including a rape allegation made in 2017.

James Olson has been searching for housing as his deadline to move out nears, but without much luck.

NYPD's top detective said Luigi Mangione's motive might have stemmed from an accident that sent him to an emergency room in 2023.

A wind and rain storm increasing in intensity throughout the day could cause flooding and power outages in Maine.

Families of the Sandy Hook victims had backed The Onion’s bid.