Maine Democrats and Republicans outline priorities for this year's legislative session

Ohio city fires police officer who shot and killed 15-year-old, settles lawsuit with family

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Officials in Akron, Ohio, have fired a police officer who shot and killed 15-year-old boy while also announcing Friday that the city has agreed to pay $4.75 million to the teen’s family. The settlement, which still needs a judge’s approval, came after the family filed a lawsuit against the city. Police […]

‘Everybody Loves Pirates’

SEARSPORT — Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers presents “Everybody Loves Pirates” on Saturday, Aug. 15, the show starts at 1:30 p.m. and doors open at 1 p.m. at the Union Hall, 2nd Floor, 1 Union St. Eight-year-old Lucy and her goofy pal Little Chucky are searching for buried treasure, but a gang of bumbling pirates keeps getting […]

Norway Savings Bank contributes $10,000 to Portland Community Squash as part of multiyear commitment

PORTLAND — At its core, the sport of squash can be defined as hitting a ball off a wall. But what is happening at Portland Community Squash is anything but simple. It is a non-profit community center eliminating barriers for more than 300 families from 30 countries. “Squash is the hook,” Barrett Takesian, executive director […]

Bangor Symphony Orchestra with Gary Sinise & The Lt. Dan Band, a one-of-a-kind event

BANGOR – The Bangor Symphony Orchestra announces a new special concert and book launch event for Graceful Warrior by actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 8 at 1 p.m. at the Collins Center for the Arts. In a special tribute to Veterans Day and the brave […]

State to inspect temporary Old Town bridge after replacement’s collapse

The Maine DOT will conduct a review of the Llewellyn Bridge collapse, including collecting information about the bridge’s design, fabrication and construction.