Bangor City Council plans to add punishments to its ethics code

Katahdin is greening faster than any other New England summit

Katahdin is greening faster than any other New England summit, boosting vegetation by 7.9% since 1984.

UMaine study explores whether music can help older adults maintain brain health

ORONO — University of Maine researchers are studying whether listening to music or learning to play an instrument could help older adults maintain cognitive function as they age. The three-year study, led by Rebecca MacAulay, an associate professor of psychology at UMaine, is funded by the National Institute on Aging and will compare two 12-week […]

2 top Washington County finance officials resign, citing hostile work environment

The provisional treasurer and finance manager both resigned, citing a hostile environment, poor communication and loss of a team environment.

The United Auto Workers tries to reassert political power in Michigan as it faces internal divisions

SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Walter Usakowski was mowing his lawn in a northern suburb of Detroit when three canvassers from the United Auto Workers approached. “I don’t even need to talk to you,” Usakowski said. As a retired member, he was already supporting the union’s slate of Democratic candidates in the Nov. 3 midterms. […]

Therapy dogs bring calm and joy to students following shooting at Colorado high school

EVERGREEN, Colo. (AP) — With wagging tails and kind eyes, the four-legged staff members at Evergreen High School welcome students each morning, walk the halls and visit classrooms to offer a loving, calming presence and moments of joy to a student body still processing a school shooting. Norene and Polenta, two golden Labs, joined the […]