Maine enacts ban on 'floating camps'

Maine has outlawed floating camps in state waters after years of wrangling over how to regulate the usual structures. Officially designated "nonwater-dependent floating structures" resemble small homes or camps on a raft moored offshore. The …

Midcoast meat snacks maker brings home the bacon in 'Greenlight Maine' season finale

Singing Pastures, a Newcastle-based producer of pasture-raised meat snacks, won the $25,000 Season 10 “Greenlight Maine” cash prize. Owners Holly and John Arbuckle plan to use the money to fund a new website ahead of a rebrand and expansion. In the series …

What led to the $25 million freeze in Maine student grants during the Trump administration’s funding review?

What led to the $25 million freeze in Maine student grants? Maine schools are facing delays in accessing nearly $25 million in federal education grants, following a nationwide review launched by the Trump administration. The funding pause is part of a …

Maine’s Katahdin Trail Named One of America’s Best Hikes

There may be many incredible attractions in Maine, but none are more iconic than its tallest mountain, Katahdin. Standing at 5,270 feet, this momentous giant is equal parts beautiful and intimidating. Mount Katahdin is Maine's Most Incredible Landmark …

Database of hazing victims now available, thanks to University of Maine

For 3 years I wanted to figure out *** way to go upstream and honor him and encourage the conversations between youth and their caregivers that would help create more uh communication around the struggles. There are so many people that are in the mental …

Man accused of trying to hit officers with car before high-speed chase through NH, Maine

A man from Hampton, New Hampshire, is facing charges after police say he led them on a chase through multiple towns in both New Hampshire and Maine and tried to crash into officers and their vehicles.Hampton police officers say they first tried to contact …

Maine schools face $25 million funding pause amid larger Trump administration review

It comes amid a wider review impacting schools across the U.S., aiming to ensure the grants align with President Donald Trump's priorities. MAINE, USA — Several federal education grants are on hold while they are under review by the Trump …

Maine tourism season looking solid as summer heats up

Despite a rainy spring and fears over travel and trade, Maine’s tourism season appears to be on track. Several business owners spread out along the coast say that their business so far in 2025 is in line with what they’ve seen the past few years. The run …

Is wind power finally coming to Maine’s remote north?

Two years after the last attempt to build out wind farms in Maine’s northern reaches fizzled, the state is again gearing up to seek developers to build at least 1,200 megawatts of land-based wind capacity and a transmission line to carry the electricity …

Maine’s one-of-a-kind water ski team makes a big splash with families