While an agency dawdles, a Machias dike remains crippled with winter storms approaching

A Maine Department of Transportation decision on fixing the problem hasn’t been made, even after a violent storm last January led to historic flooding.

Federal prosecutors target 4 Maine properties for seizure in illegal marijuana cases

For the first time, federal prosecutors say they are seeking the forfeiture of Maine properties used in illegal cannabis growing operations that might be tied to organized, transnational crime organizations.

Mills hopes money for Maine ‘co-working’ businesses will help bring, keep remote workers

Eleven communal office companies – including 6 in southern Maine – were awarded a total of $500,000 as part of the Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan.

Coastal Maine towns, businesses question whether to rebuild or retreat after January storms

In Machias, officials still haven't returned to the town office and aren't sure if they ever should.

As pandemic aid runs out, Maine schools see looming fiscal cliff

School districts are starting to prepare budgets for the next fiscal year, without a large influx of federal dollars that have helped pay for staff and new programs.

University of Maine at Machias announces spring dean’s list

Faculty departures at UMaine Machias have professors on edge

Some worry that faculty lost because of a retirement incentive program will be replaced by lecturers and not fully credentialed professors.

University of Maine at Machias names dean’s list

Man convicted of killing 3 people in Down East rampage

Thomas Bonfanti was accused of traveling to 3 homes, where he killed 3 people and wounded another.

Lawmakers emphatic about keeping open 2 Maine veterans’ homes

In other action, the House gave unanimous initial approval to a bill to strengthen protections for election workers on Tuesday.