Aroostook wind project / Portland rent control / Snow days

Snow days in Maine just aren’t the same anymore

The weekend’s snow is unlikely to stick around, with temperatures projected to swing back up into the 50s for much of the state on Wednesday.

PLUS: Snowy days are (hopefully) upon us in Maine, and social media feeds are sure to flood with snapshots of picture-perfect snowflakes.

Maine lawmakers try to find a way to restart the Aroostook wind project

The stakes are high, with Maine’s aging population concerned about electricity rates and the state aiming to meet statutory goals of reducing emissions.

Maine court to rule by Jan. 17 on Donald Trump’s attempt to stay on the 2024 ballot

Donald Trump and his attorneys have until today to file a brief as part of his challenge to Secretary of State Shenna Bellows’ decision to disqualify him from the ballot.

Proposed $61M rehab hospital could come to Bangor in early 2027

The project could help fill a gap in health services left when Bangor’s biggest hospital stopped offering similar services in December 2022.

Moose crashes are rarer than ever in the midcoast — but not impossible

The number of reported moose crashes have dropped dramatically across Maine in the last two decades.

PLUS: “Moose are in trouble. Although Maine’s moose population is stable, the herd is sick, and getting sicker,” BDN Outdoors contributor Bob Duchesne writes.

Under rent control, Portland landlords seek richer tenants and keep units vacant

Most economists agree that rent control benefits current tenants in the short term but can lead to gentrification and decreased affordability for future residents.

Cooper Flagg’s explosive athleticism was on display in Maine this weekend

Cooper Flagg has proved he’s just scratching the surface of what he could become.

Devastated trails threaten Maine’s snowmobile season 

Four major storms in less than a year have left snowmobile trails with what likely is millions of dollars in damage.

It was an exciting opening day at Rangeley Lakes Trails Center  

Rangeley Lakes Trail system is situated at the foot of Saddleback Mountain and receives copious amounts of snow each winter making it a favorite winter sports destination.

In other Maine news …

Mainers warned to prepare for Tuesday storm

Republican who was a top Paul LePage ally seeks return to Maine Legislature

Janet Mills will deliver her State of the State address on Jan. 30

Hospital consolidation drives high health care costs in Maine, according to progressive think tank

Bangor approves $75K study to find out how much housing it needs

Bangor native, former Maine supreme court justice dies at 88

New head of breeding program wants to save Maine potatoes from climate change

Number of homeless students doubles at Caribou High School

Madawaska man dies by electrocution after crash into utility pole

New diner to open in vacant Ellsworth takeout space

Need a tent? You can borrow one from these new Maine gear libraries

Brunswick Staples workers reject union

Waterville murder suspect released from hospital to police custody

John Cusack cancels event at State Theatre in Portland

Hampden Academy coach wants to save eastern Maine field hockey

4 northern Maine boys’ basketball teams surprising us this season

UMaine men’s hockey erases deficit to earn 4-4 tie with Colgate

UVM men’s basketball uses late run to overcome UMaine

UMaine women’s basketball tops Vermont with second-half run