Successful transplants have increased in Maine and across the nation over the past five years as awareness grows and the science improves.
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CMP spent $24.5 million on storm cleanups in Maine in 2024
The impact on rates from the storms — which knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of customers in October, November and December — is not yet known.
Poll shows more residents oppose Gorham Connector
The Maine Turnpike Authority’s $331 million toll highway expansion plan is on hold.
Maine education officials uncertain about impact of Trump orders on diversity, school choice
Both orders call for further action by federal officials to enforce Trump administration policies, and Maine schools will be watching to see if there are any impacts to funding or programs.
Buckfield man found guilty of manslaughter in death of 2-month-old daughter
After two days of deliberations, the jury unanimously found 31-year-old Trevor Averill guilty of manslaughter, but not murder.
Attorney General rules police justified in shooting during chase, shootout in Paris last May
In all, 11 police officers from five departments fired on the man after the theft of two police vehicles and a chase that ended in a crash.
Local businesses moved goods by hand in 1940
Franco Philes: Archival images from the Franco-American Collection at Lewiston-Auburn College.
Teams competing in the 34th National U.S. Toboggan Championships make practice runs
The public got to ride in the chute before the weekend’s events at the Snow Bowl in Camden. Photos by Press Herald photographer Gregory Rec.
Livermore Falls man charged with sexual exploitation of a Colorado child
The U.S. Marshals Service arrested 29-year-old Patrick Byrne on two counts of sexual exploitation of a child and a charge of being a fugitive from justice.
Jetport tree removal under scrutiny by South Portland officials
A contractor working for Portland International Jetport is cutting trees on land that’s part of Calvary Cemetery and owned by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland.