Midcoast housing project aims to serve demand for ‘missing middle’

UMF and Maine DOE bring Maine educators together to support the learning of every student with Inclusive Education Initiative

FARMINGTON — The Maine Dept. of Education Office of Special Services and Inclusive Education and the University of Maine at Farmington recently hosted more than 150 dedicated school leaders and educators, from Millinocket to Sanford, at their annual Inclusive Education Leadership Symposium on the UMF campus. An inclusive education happens when all students experience belonging […]

Family of man electrocuted at Bangor job site files wrongful death lawsuit

It was 19-year-old Brady Andrews' first day on the job.

Black voters view Scott Colom's historic US Senate win through lens of Mississippi's racial legacy

It’s been nearly 150 years since a Black man has represented Deep South and deep red Mississippi in the U.S. Senate. That changed Wednesday evening as Democrat Scott Colom was declared the winner over Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith, who had been endorsed by President Donald Trump. For many in the state and for Black Americans […]

Bicyclist dies in Maine hit-and-run crash

Jeffrey Cookson, 56, died at the scene.

Maine wants dam operator to pay $120K for Penobscot River fish kills

The money would go to support fisheries restoration and improvement in the region.