Portland City Council rejects jetport parking lot proposal

PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) -- There will not be any new parking added to the Portland International Jetport for now. The Portland City Council shot down the jetport's latest expansion proposal on Monday night. For more than a year, the jetport has...

Tucson Speaks Out; October 24

A Palestinian man carries a box of food from the World Food Programme after collecting it Monday in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip. Jehad Alshrafi, Associated Press Insanity of sending US troops to Gaza Columnist James Stavridis has lost...

Why electricity rates are rising for Mainers in January

Most Maine homes and small businesses can expect the cost of their electricity supply to go up in January. Nine out of 10 Maine homes receive their electricity supply through the state-run standard offer program. They’re likely to see an estimated...

NEW ENGLAND SOUL

Ben Shattuck would probably agree with William Faulkner’s observation that—to paraphrase him—the past never dies. Growing up on the south coast of Massachusetts in the cradle of the earliest English settlements and walking in the footsteps of his...

Illinois Army captain says Dems are ‘rolling over’ on LGBTQ+ rights. He’s running for Congress to change that

In the Illinois 13th Congressional District, 32-year-old Army captain and biochemist Dylan Blaha is mounting a progressive primary challenge against Democratic U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski, who has represented the district since 2023. At the core of...

The Loire’s white wines: France’s freshest voice

The Loire is the definition of freshness: from the taut poise of Sauvignon Blanc, which walks the tightrope between acidity and minerality, to the salty kiss of Muscadet on the Atlantic coast and shapeshifting Chenin Blanc, ranging from crisp...

Yvon Chouinard: New Chapter for Patagonia’s Iconic Leader

“Take me off that list! I hate that list!”, Yvon Chouinard shouted in his office the day that, in 2017, Forbes included his name among the richest in the world. The founder of Patagonia, who justified himself by saying he didn’t have a billion...

ICE raids are coming to San Francisco; Israel continues to restrict aid into Gaza; U.S. to support Ukrainian strikes inside Russia

Israel must allow UN agencies, including UNRWA, into Gaza to deliver aid, the International Court of Justice rules, and denies Israeli claims that Hamas had “infiltrated” UNRWA; Israel responds that UNRWA will “not set foot” in Gaza again....

Bucksport council candidates want to bring new business and manage taxes

Bucksport’s field of Town Council candidates are emphasizing different issues in their campaigns this year but largely agree on major local themes, including the importance of attracting more businesses, the challenges of addressing rising...

Graham Platner’s political director resigns over candidate’s controversial comments

Maine (WMTW) - A former state lawmaker who worked for Graham Platner’s U.S. Senate campaign has resigned. Genevieve McDonald, the campaign’s former political director, says she cannot overlook the volume and nature of his past comments that...

Federal court dismisses “forever chemicals” suit by farmers against EPA

A federal court has dismissed a lawsuit brought by farmers who claimed the Environmental Protection Agency failed to regulate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as “forever chemicals.” Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, refer to...

Philip R. Bowen, obituary

MORRILL — Philip R. Bowen, a decorated federal law enforcement officer, dedicated public servant, and beloved member of his community, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025, in his hometown of Morrill, Maine. He was 91 years old. Born on...

Job Fair at UMaine for Engineering and Computing students, alumni

ORONO — Students and alumni will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from more than 150 companies and organizations during the University of Maine’s 2025 Engineering and Computing Job Fair, Wednesday, Oct. 22, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at...

Textile & Packaging EPR Is Here- What Consumer Brands Need to Do Now (U.S. & Canada)

Businesses that manufacture, sell, ship, or distribute products must now determine whether their packaging and clothing is subject to emerging extended producer responsibility (EPR) requirements as EPR deadlines in various jurisdictions have...

Free event in South Portland helps consumers deter catalytic converter thefts

SOUTH PORTLAND — The Bureau of Motor Vehicles’ Enforcement Division (BMV) and Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) will team up to host a free catalytic converter etching event on Wednesday, October 29. The event will run from 9 a.m. to Noon,...

Wardens offer $3,000 reward after lynx found dead in Aroostook County

Maine Game Wardens are offering $3,000 for information about the illegal killing of a Canada lynx. The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife says game wardens found the animal dead on Wednesday along Mouse Island Road in Perham. The...

The Rise of Noctourism: Exploring Tourist Attractions After Dark

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - As dusk falls, a new adventure begins. The trend of nighttime travel, known as noctourism, is gaining popularity among travelers. Imagine gazing at the aurora borealis cutting through the Norwegian sky while enjoying the...

Drought mutates leaf-peeking season across U.S.

A person jogs past the U.S. Capitol amid fall foliage, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) PORTLAND, Maine — Leaf-peeping season has arrived in the Northeast and beyond, but weeks of drought have muted this year’s...

The GOP expected Democrats to relent on the shutdown by now. That isn't happening.

WASHINGTON — For the 12th time, Senate Democrats blocked the Republican Party's government funding legislation this week without a single senator switching his or her vote. Just three Democratic caucus members voted for the bill: John Fetterman,...

These cities rank as the safest in America in 2025, data shows

FILE-Students and parents cross the street on the way to school in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. (Photo by Paul Bersebach/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images) There are different approaches we all take when it comes to ensuring...