Wells train station renovations will allow for additional routes for southern Maine travelers

Construction began this week at the Wells Amtrak station, which will mean more convenient travel schedules for southern Maine workers come fall. Natalie Bogart, deputy director of the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority told Mainebiz that …

Maine women’s basketball wins 10th straight America East Quarterfinal

ORONO, Maine (WABI) - Maine women’s basketball opened its postseason run with a 65-51 win over the NJIT Highlanders in the America East Quarterfinals on Thursday night. Asta Blauenfeldt starred for the the Black Bears in the winning effort. She led all …

Maine Turnpike Authority Drops Gorham Connector Project

The Maine Turnpike Authority is dropping its Gorham connector project, which would have built a five-mile toll highway. The Maine Department of Transportation will now take the lead to find a solution for persistent traffic congestion west of Portland. The …

Maine lawmakers, health care advocates push for more family planning funding

AUGUSTA (WGME) – Health care advocates and providers joined lawmakers Thursday to voice support for a family planning funding bill. The bill proposes granting $6 million for family planning service providers. Currently, those providers only receive $900, …

Southern Maine fire departments use new blankets to tackle electric vehicle fires

MAINE, USA — As electric vehicles (EVs) become more common on Maine roads, fire departments are using new tools to combat challenges they present in emergencies. Kennebunk Fire and Rescue has recently received an EV fire blanket, a tool designed to help …

Maine Turnpike Authority drops controversial Gorham connector project

GORHAM (WGME) – The Maine Turnpike Authority is now dropping its controversial Gorham connector project. The project would have built a new highway from South Portland to Gorham, with the goal of easing heavy road congestion. The MTA paused the project …

Maine Democrats propose more than $6.1 million for reproductive care

A bill being proposed by Democratic lawmakers looks to increase grant funding for reproductive health care. They say this is crucial now that President Donald Trump is back in the White House."I think people are feeling anxious about the future of …

Sen. Collins, advocates react to Maine Sea Grant renegotiations

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WABI) - For more than 50 years, Maine Sea Grant has served as a federal-state partnership working to better the state’s coastal communities. Last Friday, its future was called into question when the Trump administration announced funding …

Public hearings held to add funding to Maine hunger programs

Maine lawmakers consider ending biannual clock changes with new bills

Maine lawmakers consider eliminating biannual time change. BANGOR, Maine — Maine lawmakers are once again considering ending clock changes as we prepare to "spring forward" to daylight saving time this weekend. Daylight saving time begins on …