Thousands of fish may have died in Penobscot River dam shutdown

Baileyville pulp mill fined nearly $800K for deadly gas leak

A federal investigation into the leak at the Woodland Pulp mill in January and a fire two months later found a dozen violations.

Community Investors of Knox County receives United Way of Mid Coast Maine grant to address needs of county residents

ROCKLAND — Community Investors of Knox County has received a $5,000 grant from United Way of Mid Coast Maine to help income-eligible individuals and families in Knox County meet urgent needs when no other resources are available. Community Investors of Knox County is a collaborative network of local nonprofit organizations that work together to identify […]

Tanning is getting hot again. Here's what it really does to your skin

Nichole Sims started using a tanning bed at 15 because she said everyone around her was doing it, especially before events like homecoming dances and prom. Eight years later, she was diagnosed with melanoma — a potentially life-threatening skin cancer. During that time, Sims has seen tanning become even more popular among young people online. […]

Man allegedly caught with meth at Dollar General north of Bangor

Police reportedly found more than 2 ounces of meth on Alton Whitney, and later found more meth along with fentanyl and pills in a lockbox.

Convicted Maine sex offender pleads guilty to possessing child sex abuse material

Clyde Hall, 60, landed on "America's Most Wanted" in 2012 when he failed to register in New York, which classified him as among the most dangerous sex offenders.