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The pandemic spurred Maine’s fastest-growing industry

By Lori Valigra on Sep 22, 2022 06:00 pm
The life sciences sector of Maine's economy has grown faster than in any other New England state, providing more than 9,500 jobs.
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Here’s another reason to hate ticks

By Julia Bayly on Sep 22, 2022 06:00 pm
Although ticks making more ticks isn't a welcome thought, at least you can take comfort in the fact that they die after laying their eggs.
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More than 40 percent of Maine high schoolers report mental health problems, new survey says

By Rose Lundy, The Maine Monitor on Sep 22, 2022 05:01 pm
Nearly 36 percent of students said they felt sad or hopeless almost every day for two weeks or more — an increase from 32 percent in 2019.
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Mercedes Benz and more than half a pound of fentanyl seized in Fairfield drug bust

By Leela Stockley on Sep 22, 2022 04:30 pm
Justin LaCroix, 35, of Fairfield, was charged with aggravated trafficking of fentanyl and cocaine on Thursday.
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Maine OKs 1st religious school for tuition reimbursement

By The Associated Press on Sep 22, 2022 04:23 pm
Cheverus High School, a Jesuit college preparatory school in Portland, was the only religious school to apply for participation in the state's tuition reimbursement plan.
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After weeks of waiting, power has been fully restored at Franklin Towers

By Leela Stockley on Sep 22, 2022 04:01 pm
Power was quickly restored to the first six floors, but only partially to floors seven through 16 after the power failed on Aug. 26.
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January Tonga volcano blast could have lasting climate effects

By The Associated Press on Sep 22, 2022 02:41 pm
When an undersea volcano erupted in Tonga last January, its watery blast was huge and unusual — and scientists are still trying to understand its impacts.
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Chicago offered its residents free fertilizer made from biosolids — but didn’t say it contains PFAS

By Tribune Content Agency on Sep 22, 2022 02:02 pm
Maine has prohibited further use of sludge on farms and gardens after discovering PFAS in fertilized fields throughout the state.
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Alex Jones testifies in trial over his Sandy Hook hoax lies

By The Associated Press on Sep 22, 2022 12:55 pm
More than a dozen family members of some of the children and educators killed at Sandy Hook showed up to observe Alex Jones testify Thursday.
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Jan. 6 hearing witness avoids jail time for Capitol riot

By The Associated Press on Sep 22, 2022 12:44 pm
U.S. District Judge John Bates said he believes Stephen Ayres has shown genuine remorse and regret for his conduct at the Capitol.
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