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The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Massachusetts said the seven have been charged with conspiracy to manufacture, distribute and possess with intent to distribute marijuana.
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Raquel C. Zaldívar/New England News CollaborativeThe listening session was organized by a public safety committee launched by Mayor Carl Sheline two summers ago following several shootings.
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The purchase marks a significant milestone in the effort to clean up the Brunswick Executive Airport after a major spill of PFAS chemicals contaminated nearby wells and waterways last year. -
Gov. Janet Mills has signed a bill to offer state-backed no-interest loans to federal and state employees if they are furloughed or required to work without pay during a federal or state shutdown. -
Democrats in the Maine House had censured the Auburn Republican earlier this year over posts on Facebook about a transgender high school athlete. -
Maine has amended its Death with Dignity Act to let doctors reduce the waiting period from 17 to as few as seven days, aiming to ease patient suffering. Supporters call it compassionate; critics warn of risks. -
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, in a conversation with Maine Public Radio, discusses her opinion about the $8 billion President Trump wants Congress to claw back. -
About 11% of Maine jobs are in occupations where 60% or more of the tasks could be affected by AI, according to the study. These jobs are among the highest paid occupations around the state, and they often require some sort of post-secondary degree. -
The data was released last month by the Deportation Data Project, and provides one of the most complete state-level pictures of ICE enforcement activity. -
The court will identify people in the criminal justice system struggling with substance use disorder and offer targeted support and supervision. -
The $10 million renovation include a brand new player clubhouse for the Red Sox Double-A affiliate, along with new batting cages, locker rooms and a bigger bullpen. The changes were required by Major League Baseball. -
Authorities hope to stop the proliferation of unregulated structures in state waters.
