David E. Remington, 58, of Acton, was killed while responding to a rescue call on Jan. 3.

Such a system could save money in the long term. At issue is the initial cost.

The new state budget also funds renovations at some of our oldest court buildings.

  BATH — The next step in the looming “smart meter” showdown between Central Maine Power Co. and the City Council isn’t yet clear. The City Council met in executive session Wednesday night, but adjourned the meeting afterward without discussing or taking action on the city’s smart meter moratorium. Three weeks ago, the City Council […]

James Murt II, 24, was arrested Wednesday. Police said he may face additional charges.

If the Legislature and the Maine Supreme Judicial Court do not adhere to the deadlines, the federal judges will reapportion Maine’s congressional districts before Jan. 1, 2012.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Maine Marine Patrol, the Coast Guard and the Portland Police Department were on the scene.

Maine must redraw its districts before the next congressional election due to a shift in population.