Maine law limits liability on private trails, such as where Georgia woman died

Tuesday's fatal fall from the Prouts Neck Cliff Walk raises questions, but the state's recreational use statute shields landowners in many cases.

Scarborough Planning Board gives green light to state’s first Costco

The Scarborough Planning Board approved site plan designs and various waivers that pave the way for the popular membership-only big box store to be built at The Downs.

Latest impact of PFAS contamination: Rising sewer rates

The looming cost to homeowners in public sewer districts is the latest impact of an expanding crisis that has contaminated agricultural fields and drinking wells, closed farms and left some fish and game unsafe to eat.

As Maine camps open for the summer, it’s harder than ever to staff them

Directors of overnight and day camps have been scrambling to get staff in place in time for the kickoff of summer camp season.

Federal judge hears motion to amend release conditions for a Rangeley man

Lucas Sirois of Rangeley wants to use medical marijuana or an alternative for health reasons.

Drowning victim found on Scarborough shore is identified as Cape Elizabeth woman

Police say an autopsy determined that Helen Armide, 37, drowned.

Catholic youth to score donations during ‘Souper’ Bowl of Caring

Maine crafts group announces 2022 apprenticeships

Candlemas to be celebrated in Auburn, Scarborough

One of world’s largest retailers wants to build its 1st big-box retail store in Maine

The Planning Board is scheduled to review the proposal Monday night for the store, which would be on the site of the former Scarborough Downs racetrack.