State awards $5.8 million to more than 100 Maine businesses for storm damage repairs

Gov. Janet Mills announced that the grants, which go up to $100,000, will support small businesses across industries and all 16 counties.

Portland Water District files lawsuit against forever chemical manufacturers

The district is seeking compensation to cover the cost of testing and treating wastewater polluted by chemicals used to make goods as varied as waterproof mascara, Teflon, Scotchgard and firefighting foams.

York becomes first Maine town to ban single-use plastic utensils

The new regulations for plastic straws, utensils and stir sticks go into effect in 2025.

Former York special education teacher settles discrimination lawsuit against district

Michele Figueira had sued the York School Department last summer, alleging officials created a hostile work environment in which she was discriminated against for being gay. The terms of the settlement were not disclosed.

Wiggly Bridge proposes scaled-back expansion following whiskey fungus concerns

The distillery in York had hoped to build two new barns to store and age its whiskey. They're altering those plans to alleviate concerns that the distillery is spreading a fungus to its neighbors.

Cold dippers to bring warmth to domestic abuse survivors in February event

Former Boston Bruin finds rewards in coaching high school hockey in Maine

Peter Douris, who played 4 of his 11 NHL seasons with Boston, has the York High boys' team focusing on the little things in the hopes of achieving big goals.

Finding Our Voices launches Let’s Talk About It tour

Seven public libraries across Maine plan to boldly break the silence through October’s Domestic Abuse Awareness Month.

Contamination warnings issued for 5 Maine beaches as Labor Day weekend arrives

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection has found elevated levels of fecal bacteria at beaches in York, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, South Portland and Camden.

New Hampshire man apprehended on Turnpike after 2-state pursuit

Maine State Police used tire-deflating devices to stop Travis Moseley, 23, in York, ending a chase that had begun in New Hampshire.