Worst-in-nation status for pertussis rates focuses attention on vaccines

Maine's rate of pertussis is now eight times the national average, and the state's low vaccination rate is heightening weaknesses in the vaccine.

Local sugarhouses ‘pull it together’ for Maine Maple Sunday

Despite a slow start to the season, local maple syrup makers aren’t tapped out.

Early morning structure fire kills two pets

The Boot Cove Lane home is considered a total loss.

Ben Carson hails efforts to remove lead from Lewiston homes

In whirlwind tour, the nation's HUD secretary saw federal programs in action.

Maine’s Muslim community gets show of support in wake of New Zealand attacks

At least two dozen people keep watch outside a Portland mosque during Friday afternoon prayers.

Bill would set aside $2.5 million for pensions for volunteer firefighters

Supporters say it's needed to retain and recruit firefighters in rural parts of the state, where volunteers have been increasingly difficult to recruit.

Autopsies complete, but probe into Gardiner domestic violence slaying continues

State police investigations into a murder-suicide in Gardiner and a related house fire in Sidney are ongoing, with a motive for the domestic violence still not revealed.

State says sludge must be tested for ‘forever chemicals’ before it’s used as fertilizer

The new requirement comes as a farmer in Arundel blames municipal sludge containing PFAS for contaminating his land and dairy herd.

L.L.Bean teases summer concert series lineup: Gone West, AJR, Mat Kearney

Farmington voters to consider support of NECEC project, marijuana ordinance

Residents also will consider a $6.11 million municipal budget, a request that Franklin County reverse its cuts to social services and a lease to expand downtown parking options.