Mainers attend Boy Scouts of America Jamboree in West Virginia

Auburn filmmaker’s ‘Father Figures’ to premier June 26 in Los Angeles

'Father Figures' is a short film from Auburn-based filmmaker Alessandro Chillé and will premier at the TCL Chinese Theatres in Los Angeles June 26. Chillé plans to stay in Maine as he continues working on future projects set in or filmed in the state.

Saco city administrator named Waterville city manager

Bryan Kaenrath, 39, is to begin work July 31 as the top administrator in Waterville after the City Council voted 7-0 Tuesday to hire him for a five-year term.

Pine Tree Amendment would enshrine a constitutional right to a clean environment

Supporters say it would give Mainers legal standing on issues such as PFAS and mining, but critics say it is too vague and would lead to endless litigation.

Maine Drama Festival regionals set for March 10, 11

Competitions will be held in Saco, Yarmouth, Skowhegan, Waldoboro, Rockport, Brewer, Millinocket and Bar Harbor.

Man and woman arrested after standoff with police at Saco hotel

They said they had taken hallucinogenic drugs and had barricaded themselves in a hotel room with a 7-year-old child and a dog. Both are charged with endangering the welfare of a child, police said.

Traffic sting yields dozens of hands-free law violations – and one for Zoom meeting

The Biddeford Police Department conducted the special enforcement on four occasions over over the last month. Chief Roger Beaupre said they will continue, from time to time.

As heating costs soar, Mainers worry about the price of warmth

Oil costs are at record highs, electricity rates are increasing and temperatures are dropping. The result could be a crisis for Maine residents this winter.

Maine seaweed company bids for more growth, signs deal with business backed by celebrity chef

Atlantic Sea Farms hopes to raise $3.5 million one year after opening a new processing facility in Biddeford.

Pandemic shortages limit OUI arrests, but numbers still climb

The number of OUI arrests has jumped dramatically in some southern Maine communities, a trend public safety officials say traces back to the pandemic.