Economic gaps underscore perception of 2 Maines

Cumberland County

Published
December 16, 2019

Economic gaps underscore perception of 2 Maines

Cumberland and York counties account for nearly 50 percent of the state's GDP, a new report finds.
Published
December 2, 2019

Second round of winter storm likely to make morning commute ‘a mess’

With snow and gusty winds in the forecast for much of Tuesday, schools have canceled classes and state government offices will be closed until 11 a.m.
Published
October 18, 2019

Schools and businesses stay closed, and thousands have another dark night in storm’s wake

Central Maine Power warns customers in hard-hit areas that it could be days before power is restored.
Published
October 17, 2019

CMP says storm damage could leave some coastal customers without power for days

The nor'easter that pummeled the area with winds topping 60 mph leaves a trail of downed power lines and damaged cars and homes.
Published
October 3, 2019

Cumberland County residents want more broadband competition, survey shows

The grant-funded report offers a blueprint for public-private partnerships that could compete with existing broadband providers such as Spectrum.
Published
September 25, 2019

Habitat for Humanity offers discounted home repair service

The service is available to low-income homeowners in Cumberland County
Published
March 4, 2019

Down East Maine hardest hit by fast-moving storm that dumps wet, heavy snow

The storm drops 8 inches in southern areas and over a foot in Washington and Hancock counties, closing schools and making for slick roads that led to numerous crashes.
Published
February 28, 2019

Witness says John Williams was in withdrawal when he confessed to killing deputy

Williams, who is charged with murder in the slaying of Somerset County Cpl. Eugene Cole last April, is seeking to suppress statements he made to police after he was arrested.
Published
February 21, 2019

Police close I-295 south near Falmouth to remove truck that crashed Thursday morning

The highway was shut down around 9 p.m. and could be closed for two to three hours, state police said.
Published
February 14, 2019

Judge ends Windham man’s murder trial because key witness changed his mind

Maine's medical examiner changed his conclusion about the angle of the gunshot that killed Alicia Gaston, evidence defense attorneys said was significant to how they approached the case.