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The announcement Friday comes after the U.S. Department of Agriculture said it would make contingency funds available for SNAP during the government shutdown to comply with a federal court order.
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Producers say a wet spring and dry, hot summer cost the industries millions of dollars in lost crops.
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Ben Chin of the Maine People's Alliance will become U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner's new campaign manager. He arrives as the campaign has been beset by staff upheaval.
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Maine Public's Grocery Price Index rose in October, with prices for several tariff-sensitive items rising the most.
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Photos of James Black dressed as an ICE agent have circulated widely on social media, causing an uproar in the Mt. Blue school district.
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The Maine Human Rights Commission says it's still unclear how it will be impacted by federal policy changes to protections for sexual orientation and gender identity.
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UPS and FedEx will ground their fleets of McDonnell Douglas MD-11 planes "out of an abundance of caution" following a deadly crash at the UPS global aviation hub in Kentucky.
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The high court decision allows a lower court time to consider a more lasting pause. The Trump administration is appealing an order to fully fund November food aid for millions of people.
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James Watson, who co-discovered the structure of DNA has died at age 97. He was a scientific superstar until he made racist remarks that made him an outcast.
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At one food pantry in Boston, the spike in demand means there's now a two-week wait for some to receive food, stressing needy families as well as pantry staff.
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The FAA is cutting 10% of air traffic at 40 of the nation's busiest airports, canceling hundreds of flights and creating uncertainty for many more passengers. Here's what to do if you're one of them.
Friday—Our annual gift guide features suggestions for unique locally made products, from art to clothing, books to food, as well as services and experiences
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