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This is what’s closed in Maine on Labor Day this year

By Leela Stockley on Aug 31, 2024 01:00 am
Most grocery stores and other retailers will be open, but you should check specific locations for any change in hours.
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They’re digging through Maine’s growing piles of trash to help you make less of it

By Troy R. Bennett on Aug 31, 2024 01:00 am
Mainers are throwing away an average of almost four pounds of waste a day, up from just over two pounds in 2012.
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Fort Kent chief retires after fighting fires for more than 60 years

By Christopher Bouchard on Aug 31, 2024 01:00 am
Ed Endee recently took time to look back on his life’s work as he prepares for what is actually his second retirement.
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UMaine football wins first season-opener since 2019

By Larry Mahoney on Aug 30, 2024 10:07 pm
The Black Bears clung to a three-point lead for a 17-14 victory over Colgate at Alfond Stadium.
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Toxic foam spill in Brunswick spread to garden used by immigrants

By Jules Walkup on Aug 30, 2024 06:10 pm
The firefighting foam, which has also made its way to some nearby bodies of water, contains harmful PFAS chemicals.
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Maine’s only dairy north of Portland will stop producing milk

By Paula Brewer on Aug 30, 2024 05:00 pm
The dairy has been an Aroostook County fixture for 86 years, and is famed for its milk, chocolate milk, butter and ice cream.
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Bruins goalie returns to UMaine to work out with Black Bears

By Larry Mahoney on Aug 30, 2024 04:03 pm
Jeremy Swayman was decked out in goaltending equipment, taking shots from University of Maine players at Alfond Arena on Friday morning.
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Bangor’s fire chief is retiring next month

By Marie Weidmayer on Aug 30, 2024 03:13 pm
Thomas Higgins, a Bangor native, spent 34 years with the fire department and served as chief since 2015.
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