Susan Collins unlikely to support ‘further hostilities’ against Iran

Suspect at large after shooting at Maine police officer

When a police officer attempted to stop a vehicle early Tuesday morning, one of the occupants opened fire and then fled.

Florida, hard-hit by Obamacare drop-off, feels the squeeze of rising healthcare costs

ST. CLOUD, Fla. (AP) — Florida chef Elijah Button was chopping onions in June when his knife slipped and sliced his middle finger to the bone. It was his worst kitchen accident to date. But having given up his Affordable Care Act health insurance plan in January because of a $100 monthly premium hike he […]

An equal rights amendment is long overdue

"It is up to us the voters to elect lawmakers who believe men and women should be treated equally."

Letter: We need more information before making decisions on discarded needles

"Five syringes of unknown origin should not become evidence that Bangor is sending a syringe problem downstream."

Project covering Penobscot River mercury contamination with sand to begin this week

It’s the first major on-the-ground work to clean up industrial contamination following a 22-year court battle.