Maine Democrat Blames ‘Far-Left’ for Government Shutdown

Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) speaks on stage during Headstrong Washington DC Gala in Washington on Nov. 3, 2021. Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Headstrong Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) blamed “far-left” groups for the federal shutdown that began at...

Maine Children’s Home seeking donations ahead of Christmas Winter Essentials Program

WATERVILLE, Maine (WABI) - Kids of all ages in need across the state are able to take advantage of Maine Children’s Home’s Christmas Winter Essentials program, but this year, M.C.H. is looking for a little more help. While the shelves at M.C.H....

Maine Clinics Cut Primary Care Amid Medicaid Funding Losses for Abortion Providers

A network of medical clinics in Maine that serves mostly low-income people announced that it would stop or significantly cut back on providing primary health care due to reduced funding for abortion providers in the United States, implemented by...

In Waterville, Better Maine Conference will tackle workplace challenges

A Waterville conference to be held next month will focus on workforce attraction, retention and innovation. Dirigo Labs and the Central Maine Growth Council said the fourth annual Better Maine Conference is set for Thursday, Nov. 6, in downtown...

Number of Maine homes using heat pumps gains ground

Heating oil usage in Maine has plunged to its lowest level in decades as more households turn to energy-efficient heat pumps. Citing federal data, Gov. Janet Mills noted that about half of Maine households used heating oil in 2024, down from 62%...

In the bag: Norwegian company agrees to acquire CLYNK in $45M deal 

CLYNK, a South Portland-based bottle redemption and recycling company, has been acquired by TOMRA (OSE: TOM), a global recycler headquartered in Norway, for $45 million. An additional consideration of up to $15 million will be contingent on...

New Balance opens new $65 million Maine factory expansion

New Balance Co. officially opened a new $65 million shoe factory expansion at its factory in Skowhegan, Maine, September 22. In a company release, the company said the 120,000-square-foot single-story expansion part of an ongoing strategy to add...

US economic report: Connecticut economy grew 4.6% in Q2

Connecticut’s economy expanded 4.6% in the second quarter, driven by strong performances from the critical manufacturing and finance and insurance sectors, according to a federal agency. The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis’ quarterly report also...

Furloughed federal workers in Maine can apply for unemployment

Furloughed federal workers in Maine can apply for unemployment benefits during the government shutdown, according to the state's labor department. But Maine's federal employees who are considered "essential" and are working without pay cannot...

Cal-Maine: Magnitude of HPAI in the future is unpredictable

Leaders with Cal-Maine Foods said they cannot predict how severe a problem highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) will be for the greater North American poultry industry in the coming months, but offered assurance that their company is doing...

Bangor Police investigating after business’ window shattered

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Bangor Police are investigating after a window of a Bangor business was shattered. Bangin’ Whoopie posted an image of the window on their Facebook page Thursday morning. Their caption read, “Hey Bangor - how long before we...

Accelerating Special Missions Aircraft Development: Leveraging Business Aviation for Defense Innovation

Introduction: The Urgency of Now Special Missions Aircraft utilization is not a new concept in the history of the military or U.S. Government. The Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) dates to the early 1950s and as early as WWII, the DC-3 was used as...

The DOJ’s Health Care Fraud Strike Force comes to Massachusetts: What this could mean for companies

On September 23, 2025, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the expansion of its Health Care Fraud Unit's New England Strike Force (Strike Force) to the District of Massachusetts (D. Mass.), which could herald a health care fraud renaissance...

Market forces are lengthening wait times for homeless Mainers looking for permanent housing

It's a warm summer day in Lewiston, and the air conditioner is on full blast in the community room of Cindy Neff's apartment building downtown. Having a place to stay to escape the heat is a relief after Neff, 57, spent four years living outside....

Maine Customers Could See Higher Electric Bills Under CMP Plan

The Maine Public Utilities Commission met Wednesday to begin reviewing Central Maine Power’s proposed five-year plan, which includes another potential rate increase for customers, WGME reported. According to CMP, under the plan, the average...

Oregon Marijuana Business Files New Lawsuit Challenging Ban On Interstate Cannabis And Hemp Commerce

An Oregon marijuana business has filed a new federal lawsuit against the state, challenging the constitutionality of laws prohibiting interstate cannabis commerce. After filing an initial suit in 2022—and later withdrawing it amid expectations of...

Maine Will Spend $6 Million Killing More Babies in Abortions

Maine lawmakers have approved a $6 million taxpayer-funded allocation to Planned Parenthood of Northern New England and Maine Family Planning, drawing sharp criticism from pro-life advocates who decried the move as a state-sponsored expansion of...

Noah Kahan Just Teamed Up With This Maine Brand Again

The ‘Stick Season’ and ‘Dial Drunk' singer is once again channeling his New England roots, partnering with this Maine company. This partnership shouldn’t come as a surprise, as Noah Kahan has direct ties to our Pine Tree State. While he’s proud to...

New Asian Restaurant in Westbrook, Maine, Sets Grand Opening

If you haven't visited Westbrook, Maine, recently, there's a lot going on in the bustling suburb of Portland. Specifically along the Main Street corridor, where new projects are taking shape and some others have recently been completed. That...

Beloved Maine Pizza Joint OTTO Named one of the Best in the US

When it comes to creating the Mount Rushmore of food, plenty of worthy contenders come to mind. But let’s be honest—one cuisine stands above the rest, no questions asked. It doesn’t just deserve a spot; it defines the mountain. We’re talking about...