State expands fish consumption warning for Maine waters due to ‘forever chemical’ contamination

The Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention warned people last year to limit consumption of fish from several freshwater locations around the state, and announced Thursday that it has expanded the advisory to include new locations.

Eager to support local operations, Mainers brave the chill on Maine Maple Sunday

Maine Maple Sunday Weekend is an annual event, with sugarhouses across the state opening their doors for visitors to see the maple syrup-making process and taste the final products.

As Johnny’s Selected Seeds marks its 50th year, company looks to expand its reach

David Mehlhorn, the CEO of the Winslow-based company, said he hopes to position it to be a "one-stop shop" for mid-sized farmers and home gardeners across the U.S.

Several central Maine farmers among those honored for speaking out against PFAS contamination

The farmers who received the Paul Birdsall Award from Maine Farmland Trust have been impacted by PFAS contamination and have spoken publicly about their experiences and advocated for more financial support for fellow farmers.

Belgrade camp hosts Lego Pinewood Derby

Police: Unity woman, 93, killed in single-vehicle crash in Albion

Officials believe Elva M. LaPointe suffered a medical issue while driving Monday morning, causing her car to veer off the road and flip onto its roof.

School officials told harassment of minority students at Lawrence High School a recurring problem

A parent of a student at the school and a teacher there told MSAD 49 directors Thursday that there's a hostile environment at the school where students regularly use racial slurs and LGBTQ+ teens are bullied and harassed.

Fairfield-based school district working to replace water fixtures after testing shows high levels of lead in some places

Maine School Administrative District 49 in recent weeks has tested sinks and drinking fountains at district schools for lead levels, with 16 of the 26 fixtures at Albion Elementary School above recommended levels.

Police chase through Kennebec, Waldo counties leads to 9 charges against Thorndike woman

Melissa Keller was charged with violating conditions of release and other offenses following the chase that began early Sunday in Albion and ended with a wreck in Montville.

Police say woman faces charges after early morning chase through Kennebec, Waldo counties

Melissa Keller, 37, flees after crashing pickup truck Sunday in Montville, leaving behind an injured passenger, according to Maine State Police.