Police seized 1,854 marijuana plants, 10 pounds of processed marijuana, and other drug-related items from the home, which had the worst case of black mold observed by police during 14 similar busts in Somerset County, Sheriff Dale Lancaster said.
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Sappi’s $418 million expansion of Skowhegan mill continues on schedule
The converted and expanded No. 2 paper machine, part of the company’s switch to a different kind of paper product, is set to open in early 2025.
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Complaints of odors from Hartland Landfill linger as town works toward closure
Some residents say the town and state do not do enough to respond to their concerns. Officials say they do what they can, and are following the wishes of voters.
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Report of industrial accident at Solon sawmill under investigation
Officials: The accident, which involved a 33-year-old man whose hand was caught Friday morning in a saw at Kennebec Lumber Co. at 105 S. Main St., is being investigated by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
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Two hospitalized after ATV crash near Solon
One man was taken from the scene by LifeFlight of Maine and both alcohol and excessive speed were factors in the crash, according to authorities.
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Augusta may allow adult use marijuana businesses, but ban potentially dangerous extraction process
Officials in Augusta want to consider prohibiting or regulating a cannabis extraction process that uses flammable materials.
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Browntail moth mitigation efforts paying off in central Maine
The two cities have worked aggressively the last few years to mitigate browntail moth from public properties including parks, recreation fields, walking trails and other places people congregate.
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International flavors abound at Maine Central Institute’s annual food festival
Food from Japan to Lithuania was served at the festival on Sunday. Organizers say the event celebrates both good cooking and a tight community.
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Fort Halifax Park in Winslow to reopen after monthslong closure
The park has been closed to the public since the Dec. 18 flood, which damaged the park’s bandstand and washed away benches and chunks of earth.
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There are a lot of fallen pine cones in Maine right now. Here’s why.
A University of Maine professor explains the factors contributing to an abundance of eastern white pine cones that grew on trees last fall and dropped to the ground over the past few months.