Letter: Garrett Mason will move Maine in a better direction

Algae and peeling paint reflective of Trump presidency

“In short, the president claims to fix something that was not broken.”

Maine reports 1st Powassan virus infection of 2026 in Penobscot County resident

The virus is carried by deer ticks, passes quickly to humans and can be deadly.

University of Alabama president’s list

TUSCALOOSA, Alabama — A total of 14,306 students enrolled during spring semester 2026 at the University of Alabama were named to the president’s list with an academic record of 4.0 (all A’s). Local students include Ethan Leavitt of Bangor and Declan Muir of Bucksport.

Trump administration touts Iran deal as a payday for US farmers, but Iran denies it

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance say their interim deal to end the war with Iran will deliver a financial windfall to American farmers. But the Iranians deny it. And, in the absence of more details, sanctions experts are flummoxed over exactly how billions of dollars’ worth of Iranian […]

6 convictions found to be fair after review of embattled Minnesota medical examiner's testimony

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota county prosecutor said Tuesday that convictions in six different murder cases were fair despite the involvement of an embattled medical examiner whose work was called into question after a federal judge described his testimony in one high-profile case as “unreliable, misleading and inaccurate.” Tuesday’s announcement on findings related […]