Maine’s Oldest Town Is Well Over 300 Years Old

The history of the oldest town in Maine begins long before Maine separated from Massachusetts and became its own state in 1820. In fact, the history of Maine's oldest town begins well before Massachusetts became the sixth state in 1788. So, what is the …

Sebago lake provides some of the cleanest drinking water around to Maine residents

The scale of Sebago Lake's capacity is remarkable. According to Rod Beaulieu, Chief of Security Operations for the Portland Water District, the lake's reserves are substantial. "If not one drop of water was added to Sebago it the amount of …

Paper mills in Maine and across the U.S. releasing more greenhouse gases than federal data shows

Two of Maine’s largest paper mills are among the dirtiest in the country, according to a new study on U.S. pulp and paper plants, putting their emissions on par with some oil refineries. The May report from the Environmental Integrity Project, a non-profit …

Crash blocks northbound lanes on Maine Turnpike in Portland

PORTLAND, Maine — A crash on the Maine Turnpike between Exits 46 and 48 in Portland resulted in northbound lane closures Saturday morning, according to the Maine Turnpike Authority. Drivers were urged to use caution and expect delays while crews responded …

Maine Governor Janet Mills heads to Canada to strengthen cross-border ties

PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) -- Maine Governor Janet Mills will be in Canada next week. She'll be visiting New Brunswick and Nova Scotia on a mission to reaffirm Maine’s relationship with Canada and promote Maine as a top destination for Canadian tourists. …

Dangerous heat expected for areas of Maine, that may break daily records

THUNDER TOMORROW, THAT IS CERTAINLY A POSSIBILITY. NOW AS WE HEAD TOWARDS THE AFTERNOON TOMORROW, YOU’RE GOING TO NOTICE IS THAT WE’RE GOING TO BE RATHER WARM. 88 IS GOING TO BE OUR HIGH, SO WE ARE GOING TO BE WATCHING A HEAT ADVISORY BEGINNING AT 11 A.M. …

Four Arrested after Drug Trafficking Investigation in Maine

Four people were arrested and drugs and firearms were seized after a search warrant was executed in Brooks. Search Warrant The Maine State Police and the Waldo County Sheriff’s Office served the warrant at 23 Gardner Drive on Wednesday. Investigation …

Miguel Marques To Play At The University Of Maine

The Wild are closing in on hiring Greg Cronin as the new head coach of their AHL affiliate in Iowa, reports Michael Russo of The Athletic (Twitter link).  Cronin was the bench boss in Anaheim for the last two seasons before being let go after the season …

Maine Mendoza celebrates 10th ‘audition’ anniversary

Maine beach opens dog library