Community solar costs / Iconic Bangor restaurants / Can-Am 250 champion

How solar development incentives will cost Maine’s poorest the most

The burden of subsidizing community solar will fall on the vulnerable for the benefit of the financially secure.

Maine calls out landfill operator’s ‘disappointing’ response to sludge crisis

The sludge poses a public health and environmental crisis if it is discharged into rivers.

5 iconic restaurants from Bangor’s past — and 5 modern-day dining classics

These were the obvious go-to places for a night on the town in decades past.

Maine craft brewers turn to fruit to stand out in crowded market

Like bell-bottomed pants, fruit-flavored beers are back in style.

Fire marshal’s office accused of retaliating against unionized investigators

The allegations shed light on a reportedly problematic workplace at a time when the fire marshal’s office has just appointed a new leader.

Katherine Langlais becomes 1st woman to win Can-Am 250

Katherine Langlais, 39, beat out 13 other competitors, including 10-time Can-Am 250 champion Martin Massicotte.

Catch up on the last games of the high school basketball tournament

The Class D and Class AA finals were held Monday after being delayed by the weekend snowstorm.

Read our game recaps:

• Southern Aroostook boys defeat Forest Hills for 2nd straight Class D state title
• Southern Aroostook girls cruise to another state Class D title
• South Portland defeats Portland to repeat as Class AA boys state champs
• Oxford Hills girls dominate Gorham in 2nd half to win Class AA state title

Class AA turns statewide in new high school basketball reclassification plan

Class AA will include Massabesic, Scarborough, Windham, Noble, South Portland, Deering, Edward Little, Oxford Hills, Portland, Bonny Eagle, Sanford, Bangor, Thornton Academy, Lewiston and Cheverus.

Bangor high school hockey team just a win away from 1st state final appearance

Bangor’s boys ice hockey team has never played in a Class A state championship game since its inception in 1984.

Victor Ostman’s weekend losses shouldn’t worry UMaine fans ahead of playoffs

If he returns to form, the Black Bears will have a good shot to win and advance.

Maine trail camera experts teamed up to capture this incredible lynx video

Adding to the video’s entertainment value are the noises the cats make as they stake out territories and begin searching for mates.

These groups are working hard to promote fishing and hunting in Maine

Even small gestures to promote the value of outdoor pursuits and introduce them to young people can have the potential to make a big effect.

This popular Maine mountain is perfect for a solo winter hike

Pleasant Mountain sports a network of trails and some of the most exceptional views of surrounding mountains and lakes.

In other Maine news …

2nd fish lift needed for Atlantic salmon crossings at Milford dam, advocates say

The drug policy reform uniting Susan Collins, Rand Paul and Cory Booker

Maine lawmakers consider making jail phone calls to lawyers free

Maine lawmakers want to make ‘swatting’ a felony

Bar Harbor businessman pleads no contest in kidnapping case

Massachusetts man killed in northern Maine snowmobile crash

Caribou’s 1st SnowBowl exceeds expectations by drawing thousands to city

Early morning fire destroys Mapleton auction company barn

Washington County struggles with chronic school bus driver shortage