US Postal Service to tell Congress it needs urgent reforms to avoid running out of cash

Trump overhaul could gut Head Start preschool standards, leaving states to set the rules

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration is planning a dramatic overhaul of Head Start that would gut its quality standards, upending the hallmarks of the early education program for impoverished children, two people familiar with the deliberations said. Head Start, established in the 1960s to help fight poverty, has long been considered by experts […]

2 more Houlton police officers take jobs with Aroostook sheriff

In the past eight months, four Houlton officers have resigned to take on higher paying roles with the sheriff.

Maine’s cobblestone beaches are magical places

"In Maine, we’re lucky to have quite a few cobblestone beaches. Worldwide, they’re considered somewhat rare," Aislinn Sarnacki writes.

Ousted manager’s lawsuit pulls Washington County back into political chaos

The county's former manager is suing the county and two commissioners, alleging defamation, sex discrimination and whistleblower retaliation.

MDI’s first luxury yurt campground on the market for $2.2M

The owners are selling the 4.8-acre "glamping" resort and wellness center in Southwest Harbor after operating it for 11 years.