States sue to block feds from sharing personal data of millions who receive social service benefits

Man who killed top Minnesota lawmaker and her husband makes first state court appearance

The man serving two life terms plus 40 years after pleading guilty to federal charges related to killing a top Democratic lawmaker and her husband made his initial appearance Monday in state court where he faces similar charges. The state case against Vance Boelter had been on hold pending resolution of the federal case. Monday’s […]

Lena Dunham reenacts scene from Andrew Wyeth painting in Maine

“First time back since Fernwood Cove Camp for Girls,” Dunham wrote in an Instagram post.

Did you lose ashes, kitchen knife or fake skull? A Maine town's police wants you to come get your stuff

If you don't get your rear over there before January, the unclaimed property will be sold, donated or, in the case of the possible smelly gym bag, destroyed “in accordance with applicable law.”

Maine Community Foundation awarded $400,000 national grant to grow civic engagement from the ground up

PORTLAND – The Maine Community Foundation announced it has been awarded a 2026 Civic Hub grant from the Trust for Civic Life, a national grantmaker supporting rural communities. This $400,000 grant will allow the Maine Community Foundation to strengthen civic capacity in rural areas to help address some of the big challenges their communities are […]

1 dead and 3 injured after 3-vehicle crash in Gouldsboro

Heather Allen, 39, of Ellsworth died at the scene.