Councilor didn’t violate Bangor ethics code by helping colleague get signatures, board says

White shark drags lifeguard underwater at Maine state park

The shark pulled the lifeguard about 5 to 6 feet below the surface before he freed himself from the flotation device.

Maine motorcyclist dies after crashing into a deer

Rodney Goodrum, 57, was thrown from the motorcycle, suffering fatal injuries.

The biggest fish caught at the Fort Kent muskie derby

The nearly 46-inch muskie netted Ed Richard a $2,000 prize.

Feds charge speedboat operator after mother and infant are killed in New York Harbor capsizing

NEW YORK (AP) — The operator of a speedboat that capsized in New York Harbor over the weekend, killing a 27-year-old woman and her infant daughter, is due to appear in federal court in Manhattan on Monday. Authorities did not immediately reveal the federal charge or charges brought against Manuel Hernandez, a 46-year-old New York […]

Bangor to hire interim fire chief for permanent position

The Bangor City Council is set to approve Eric Pelletier as the new Bangor fire chief with a four-year contract.