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Siting of offshore wind port poses dilemma for Maine community
Ron Huber rifled through a thick folder full of decades of state environmental records outside a community hall in the tiny coastal Maine town of Searsport. For the longtime local conservation activist, the scene inside was a familiar one: Dozens of neighbors, workers, and environmentalists mingled over pizza and coffee, discussing the merits of a proposed industrial project that has potential to transform the local economy, but at the expense of a locally beloved natural area.
For UMaine emerald ash borer researchers, preparing for the inevitable is an act of hope
For UMaine emerald ash borer researchers, preparing for the inevitable is an act of hope. Emerald ash borer — or “EAB,” as it is known by those who study it — is an invasive insect that will decimate ash tree populations in Maine, as it has done in so many other places across the country. It’s not a matter of if, but when.
Maine State Police Looking for Help Locating Man Missing for 7 Years
Even though the state has its fair share of crime, Maine has always been thought of as a safe place to live. This is especially true when you compare it to more urbanized states like Massachusetts, New York, and California. Maine is a state filled with small towns. Even our...
Water intrusion left his year old car undriveable and even Maine's Lemon Law couldn't help
SACO (WGME) -- When you buy a new car, you expect it to last and not turn out to be a "lemon." But for a Saco man, his SUV has been sidelined after serious safety issues. While Maine law is meant to protect consumers in this situation, his claim was ultimately denied.
Maine Democrats continue to sound alarm about another Trump presidency
Democratic Gov. Janet Mills speaks at the launch of Women for Biden-Harris in Maine on July 18. (Emma Davis/ Maine Morning Star) Gov. Janet Mills echoed President Joe Biden’s remarks earlier this week, pledging Thursday to continue to speak out strongly for democracy. This comes as Republicans in Maine...
Teens bike from Florida to Maine to raise money, advocate
PORTLAND, Maine — A group of teenagers, and their coaches, is on an incredible bike ride that has brought them from Miami Beach all the way to Maine. The Bike Ride Across Georgia (BRAG) Dream Team pedaled through Portland Wednesday, exactly one month after leaving from Florida. "The BRAG...
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