New Ellsworth pizzeria opening where another closed earlier this year

Man killed in confrontation with Portland police

Before the fatal encounter Jacob Hastings allegedly had threatened staff at a seafood wholesaler and stole vehicles at gunpoint.

Democrats and Republicans draw battle lines for November's general election with primaries ending

NEW YORK (AP) — In a Michigan swing district just north of Detroit, Democratic congressional candidate Christina Hines said voters are far more worried about affording fuel, groceries and healthcare than about left-wing extremists gaining ground in her party. “It costs me $73 to fill up our minivan right now,” she said. “This is just […]

License plate-reading cameras have quietly operated in Brewer for 7 years

The city installed two license plate readers in 2019 along Route 1A, just east of the interchange with I-395, as part of a pilot program.

Houlton has 17 open municipal seats. Only 2 candidates have applied.

Prospective candidates must file a nomination petition signed by 70 registered town voters with Houlton's town clerk by 4 p.m. Sept. 3.

How 9,400 tons of sand is being used to combat industrial pollution in a Penobscot River cove 

Barges are spraying 9,400 tons of sand to cap toxic mercury sediment in the Penobscot River near Orrington.