Jason Tardy gave an antibullying presentation Dec. 13 at Spruce Mountain Middle School in Jay.

If approved, customers of Central Maine Power and Versant Power would pay more per month initially, but less in the following years, according to a report by Gov. Janet Mills' Energy Office.

Explore our interactive map of snowfall totals reported across the state Tuesday.

The FAA briefly ordered all of the airline's flights grounded in the U.S. – including in and out of the Portland jetport – just as the Christmas travel season kicked into overdrive.

Taxpayers have seemingly fixated on Town Manager Cass Newell in their complaints and actions about anything they currently have an issue with, but hostile behavior toward Harrison town employees precedes her tenure as town manager.

Maine produces millions of wreaths per year thanks to its abundant pine trees, which some farmers trim for a second source of income.

Founded in Fairfield in 1964, the surplus and salvage chain with 13 stores across Maine has been selling good stuff cheap for 6 decades.

Economic pressures led to a surge of requests for help this year. The Toy Fund placed additional orders and did some last-minute shopping to make sure no child was passed over.

The Arctic island is not for sale, its own government and that of Denmark continue to emphasize.

After the FDA reassessed its approval of a genetically modified salmon, a company behind the project announced this month that it will cease fish farming.

Osman fills the position formerly held by Ward 5 representative Ashley Medina.

Trinity Jubilee Center and Kaydenz Kitchen Food Pantry are preparing meals and gifts for area residents in need.

The board of trustees decided not to take up 6 student demands that included divesting from Israeli companies and cutting academic ties with the country.

The agency is committing $2.4 billion to pay roughly 1 million Americans, with funds set to arrive by the end of January.

By Wednesday, about 2 or 3 inches of snow that fell the previous day will still be around, though it may be a bit less white.

A tree branch fell on Adam Dupile's vehicle during a storm last month.

Surveillance footage showed the man walk up to the victim, who was seated motionless, and set her clothing on fire.

The three remaining inmates are Dylann Roof, the 2015 Charleston church shooter; Dzhokhar Tsarnev, the Boston Marathon bomber; and Robert Bowers, who fatally shot 11 at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh.

Rumford Water District and town officials have until July 1 to renegotiate 109-year-old pact.

Jason Dolloff, 50, is also comforted in facing the loss of loved ones.

Commissioners will change their meeting time to 10 a.m. Jan. 7 at the county courthouse.

Eddie Greyfox Burgess, an interfaith chaplain who often responds to emergency situations, is often the bridge between the public and faith leaders.

Megan McDonald, 39, was charged with murder in the death of a 14-year-old boy in Sidney last week.

One North Atlantic right whale was seen near North Carolina wrapped in fishing rope and buoys. Two others were spotted off Massachusetts.

The most popular nasal decongestant on U.S. pharmacy shelves may not be there much longer.

One of his attorneys alleges that government officials have turned Mangione into a political pawn and have tainted the jury pool.

A few inches of snow should stick around to give Maine a white Christmas.

The long-awaited report includes explicit details of sex-filled parties, drug use and vacations and concludes that the now-former Florida congressman violated multiple state laws while in office.

Services have been cut back in anticipation of a sale, and the seniors who live there say the housing complex is failing in its mission.

Researchers found 54% of Mainers in residential care had been diagnosed with dementia, compared to 51% in nursing homes.

State officials say the town of Phillips went too far in its response to the flooding, damaging an Atlantic salmon habitat. Town leaders deny they did anything wrong.

At 93, Esther Tucker reflects on how holiday traditions, family connections and spiritual community have shaped her life.

Sun Journal photographers select some of their favorite images from last week.

The historic family home of Maine Governor Janet Mills is now on the market in Farmington, offering vintage charm, modern updates, and redevelopment potential.

Christmas traffic can be harder to predict than Thanksgiving, but experts say a record number of Americans are expected to travel between Dec. 21 and Jan. 1.

Some customers have voiced concerns about water quality after arsenic concerns led to a do-not-drink order in late August.

Many of those children are among the more than 4,000 who will receive holidays gifts in the coming days because of the donors and volunteers who support the Press Herald Toy Fund.

A memorial vigil honored Brett Staples and highlighted the urgent need for local resources to address homelessness in the community.

Police arrested a 39-year-old woman Friday in connection with what was ruled a homicide but have yet to release the name of the 14-year-old victim.

'We do it for the love of Christmas, seeing families coming out and keeping the tradition alive.'

The Santa Visits Oxford organizers will deliver gifts to children.

It's important to stay prepared as climate change makes river flooding more severe — so here's how FEMA recommends people get ready.

Last December's flood was the fifth-highest ever recorded in Hallowell, but will the city be ready for the next one?

The bipartisan bill — co-authored by Maine Sen. Susan Collins — will eliminate longtime reductions to Social Security benefits for nearly 3 million people who receive pensions from work in government or public service jobs.

The deal funds the government at current levels through March 14 and provides $100 billion in disaster aid and $10 billion in agricultural assistance to farmers.

Safety issues are cited in the makeover where Skeetfield Road and Main Street meet.

Even after 75 years of practice, getting presents to thousands of children still requires a bit of luck, and sometimes an unexpected trip to the mall.