Maine congressional delegation seeks pay boost for VA employees in Kennebec, Penobscot counties

U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King and U.S. Reps. Jared Golden and Chellie Pingree say the pay increase is needed to help with recruitment and retention of employees at Veterans Affairs facilities, which many Maine residents rely on for care.

Maine House Democrat resigns to become county register of probate

Rep. Sean Paulhus, D-Bath, accepted an appointment to fill a vacancy as the Sagadahoc County Register of Probate.

Biden approves federal disaster declaration for spring flooding in Maine

The move unlocks federal grant funding to address damages across eight counties to roads and bridges, clear debris and install protective measures.

Maine CDC reports death from exposure to rare tick-borne Powassan virus

The Sagadahoc County resident is the first Mainer to contract the disease in 2023.

SCORE Central Maine named Northeast Region 2023 chapter of year

South China teen dies from injuries sustained in Richmond highway crash

Rémy Pettengill, 17, was gravely injured Dec. 30 in a multivehicle crash on Interstate 295 in Richmond.

Drought conditions worsen across central Maine

Lower snowpacks over the past few winters and the earlier start to the spring have contributed to drought conditions that are worsening across central Maine.

Richmond woman died of acute intoxication, authorities say

Robin Bowler, who with Dana Shulman was found dead in their Richmond apartment in early November, had taken several illegal drugs and one used to treat depression, according to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

Strong winds cut power in southern Midcoast, damage Chocolate Church steeple

No CMP customer in Arrowsic, Georgetown or Phippsburg had power restored as of 4 p.m. Wednesday with no estimated restoration time, according to CMP spokeswoman Catherine Hartnett.

Maine Community Foundation Southern Midcoast Committee awards more than $80,000 in grants

Grant recipients include Old Bristol Historical Society, Stepping Stone Housing Inc., bGEN.