Maine DOT sees steady ridership in first year of LAP bus service

US... THE DEPARTMENT SAW THE NUMBER OF RIDERS PEAK THIS SUMMER. IF YOU RODE THE LAP BUS BETWEEN LEWISTON, AUBURN AND PORTLAND YOU'RE ONE OF MORE THAN 23-THOUSAND PEOPLE WHO TOOK A TRIP IN THEIR FIRST YEAR. THE LAP BUS MAKES 6 STOPS IN LEWISTON,...

Portland leaders spar over downtown revitalization

When it comes to revitalizing Portland's downtown, Mayor Mark Dion said the city cannot solve everything on its own and called on members of the business community to pitch in. “If you leave it to us alone, be wary. Be very, very concerned,” he...

Maine's Turning Point USA members and allies hold vigils to honor founder Charlie Kirk

In the wake of the Charlie Kirk shooting Wednesday in Utah, members of Maine's Turning Point USA chapters and their allies are hosting events to honor their founder and grappling with what the loss means for their work. Nineteen-year-old Kristina...

Maine organizations urge Susan Collins to withdraw support for federal judicial nominee

Twenty organizations in Maine are urging Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins of Maine to withdraw her support for Joshua Dunlap's nomination to the First Circuit Court of Appeals. Dunlap is an attorney for Portland-based Pierce Atwood. Planned...

Portland museum showcases collected, original pieces by Black scholar David Driskell

The late David Driskell is revered in artistic circles as a masterful curator, a distinguished scholar and a generous mentor. He’s best known for his comprehensive scholarship on the works of leading African-American artists of the 19th and 20th...

Maine pitcher Cody Laweryson to join Minnesota Twins

Cody Laweryson learned Thursday that he was being called up to the Minnesota Twins. When he gets into a game, he’ll be the first Mainer since Portland’s Ryan Reid in 2013 to make his major league debut. (Photo provided by the St. Paul Saints) Cody...

Red flag law makes sense for Maine | Letter

Even before the Lewiston tragedy, people in my community told me they were deeply concerned about the seemingly endless mass shootings in our country. I encourage everyone who wants to take a positive step toward curbing the epidemic of gun...

Maine CDC issues standing order to expand COVID-19 vaccine access

The Maine CDC has issued a standing order, at the direction of Gov. Janet Mills, that would help expand access to COVID-19 vaccines in the state. AUGUSTA, Maine — The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention issued a standing order Friday...

Maine Open Lighthouse Day: Nearly 20 lighthouses are welcoming visitors

The annual event offers an opportunity to explore Maine's iconic lighthouses and learn about their history. Nearly 20 will allow people to climb to the top. MAINE, USA — More than a dozen historic lighthouses will be open to visitors this Saturday...

Maine SNAP Recipients Brace for Benefit Reductions

Many Mainers who depend on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) could soon see changes that reduce their monthly benefits, alter eligibility rules, and add new restrictions. “It’s going to hurt everyone, everywhere, and anyplace,”...

Maine High School Field Hockey, Volleyball, Football and Soccer Scores – Thursday September 11

Here are the High School Field Hockey and Girls and Boys Soccer Scores for games played and reported throughout the State of Maine on Thursday, September 11th. Thanks to all the Athletic Directors and Coaches who reported their scores. Football...

Maine Teens Face Charges After Restaurant Incident in Fairfield

A quiet Wednesday afternoon at a well-known Fairfield restaurant was disrupted when police say two teenagers entered the Purple Cow and began allegedly harassing customers. According to Fairfield Police, officers were called to the restaurant just...

Six leaf-peeping US states you didn’t expect for stunning fall colors

The Northeast of the U.S. is world-famous for its spellbinding fall colors, with states such as Vermont, Maine and New Hampshire meccas for leaf-peepers thanks to their kaleidoscopic forest tapestries. Such is their renown for autumnal displays...

‘How can you go wrong?’: Hundreds attend second annual PoutineFest in Portland

The event featured the creative renditions of the classic French-Canadian cuisine of more than a half-dozen restaurants and vendors. PORTLAND, Maine — Fried, cheesy, and covered in gravy: poutine may be the ultimate, simple comfort food. Yet chefs...

Maine teachers regain authority to remove students per restraint and seclusion rules

PORTLAND (WGME) -- When a student starts to get out of hand in class this school year, teachers in Maine have more authority to remove them. The state rolled back some of the rules surrounding the practices of restraint and seclusion, changes set...

Maine mourns Charlie Kirk following activist's tragic death

AUGUSTA, Maine (WGME) -- As many in the country mourn the loss of Charlie Kirk, we spoke with locals here in Maine who say they're devastated and are worried for the future of U.S. politics. Flags are flying at half staff on Thursday in Maine and...

Maine SNAP recipients face benefit cuts due to stricter eligibility rules

PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) -- Those who rely on nutrition assistance in Maine could see benefit reductions, stricter requirements, eligibility cuts, and even more changes to their SNAP benefits in the near future. "It's going to hurt everyone,...

Maine Law attendance grows at a time when the Pine Tree State needs more attorneys

Attendance at the school is at its highest in nearly 30 years, marking a turnaround from when the school was in dire financial straits less than a decade ago. PORTLAND, Maine — Eight years after the University of Maine School of Law's building was...

Augusta man indicted on drug trafficking charges

An Augusta man has been indicted on two counts of aggravated trafficking in fentanyl powder, and one count of receiving stolen property, each allegedly taking place on July 1, 2024, in Augusta. Jashawn F. Lipscombe, 26, was arrested after state...

Maine's Democratic Senate primary is taking early shape

There’s a bonafide primary contest among Democrats in the Maine race for the U.S. Senate. And one of the leading contestants, Gov. Janet Mills, isn't even an official candidate yet. Insurgent contender Graham Platner is campaigning as if she is....