Lawmakers urged to increase funding to protect Maine’s many lakes

Environmentalists hail plan to allocate $18 million in additional funds to boost water quality projects for Maine's lakes

State panel backs creation of new rail trail between Auburn and Portland

Rail Use Advisory Council endorses a 26-mile path for bicycles and pedestrians along an unused rail corridor.

Lewiston, Auburn’s ‘booming’ housing market takes center stage at annual real estate conference

One broker predicted that the growth in the residential market will usher in new office, retail and industrial development.

New storm to unload 8 to 12 inches of snow on central and southern Maine

If you haven't shoveled your steps yet, you might want to get to it. Or just give up.

Thomas College student who died suddenly was training to become an Oakland police officer

Family and friends of Dustin Allard said the 21-year-old was ambitious and wanted "to make a difference in the lives of others."

Auburn family races through Mexican backcountry for $10,000 prize in ‘Survivalists’ TV show

The adventure-competition reality show, hosted by extreme adventurer Colin O’Brady, takes two families for a four-day race in the 'rugged wilderness' for a $10,000 prize.

As one storm ends, another moves in

As though winter means to make up for the mildness of earlier months, potential storms are in the forecast for Monday, Thursday and then next Saturday. 

Catholic parishes collect new toys, clothes for children, teens

Jay man sentenced in Livermore assault and Livermore Falls shooting

Avery Teehan was sentenced to five years in prison, with all but 20 months suspended, for the 2019 and 2021 incidents.

Maine Center for Entrepreneurs, partners announce 2023 Top Gun Class

The Maine Center for Entrepreneurs, along with its partners, the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and the Harold Alfond Institute for Business Innovation at Thomas College, announced Thursday the 32 businesses selected for the Top Gun 2023 Class. Beginning with 12 companies in 2009, over the years, the Top Gun Program has worked with […]