Maine Local Pulse

Incumbents describe sharp splits on the Portland City Council between the progressive Peacock caucus and centrist members.

• Key issues driving 6-6...

Maine's minimum wage increases to $15.70 per hour on January 1, 2027, reflecting a 4.1% rise in the Northeast CPI-W.

• Workers: 28,000 hourly...

Gorham launched automated curbside collection on Sept. 14, ending the Pay-As-You-Throw tag system.

• Carts replace tags: Every home receives two...

Portland Public Schools wants input on its proposed middle school framework before final decisions.

• Complete the online engagement form by Sunday,...

Tuesday afternoon, Lewiston police responded to Knox and Maple streets after reports of a possible shooting. Officers detained several fleeing...

Looking for ways to enjoy Mount Desert Island this week? Here's your practical guide.

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Androscoggin County is seeing a spike in vehicle burglaries and thefts, with the sheriff’s office focusing extra attention on the Livermore area.

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Rick Bennett, 63, of Oxford, offers deep legislative experience as former Senate President and current senator.

He is running as an independent...

Portland’s industrial sector shows strong demand for experienced engineers with competitive salaries.

• Optimization Engineer at Braincube offers...

Simones’ Hot Dog Stand has anchored Lewiston’s food scene since 1908, starting as a quick lunch spot for mill workers and earning national nods while staying a family-run generational favorite.

Lewiston’s clerical scene is active with school and finance roles open now.

• Loan Operation Rep (contract, 3.5 months): Handle mail, scanning, and...

Mount Desert is confronting a familiar Maine tension: preserving open access to town officials while addressing rising safety risks.

Town Manager...

An 18-year-old Lewiston man pleaded not guilty to five felony charges including aggravated assault after allegedly firing a pellet gun from a moving...

A mother is suing dozens of Androscoggin County Jail staff, claiming they knew her son needed urgent care yet let him die in custody.

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Androscoggin County is building a mobile communications trailer with Starlink satellite internet to keep public safety agencies connected when cell...

A man was killed and a woman injured in a shooting outside the Blue Goose Tavern at 69 Sabattus St. early Wednesday morning.

• Lewiston police...

The Belfort Landing 50-unit workforce housing project in Portland’s Riverton neighborhood is moving forward after a neighborhood lawsuit was resolved....

Portland's sales and marketing scene shows active hiring across agencies and healthcare this week.

• Digital Marketing Account Manager at Energy...

Governor Mills is pressing Central Maine Medical Center to reinstate 20 suspended or fired nurses, warning that staffing gaps put Mainers at risk of...

A shopper in Bar Harbor accidentally left a Main Street store with unpaid jewelry they had been trying on, then returned it the same day. Local police closed the case with no charges pending.