Varrell honored with 2026 Crystal Heart Award for leadership in heart health awareness

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.