Down East church fire ruled arson

A Maine educator resigned after sexual harassment accusations and got hired at another school. Twice.

The man was the impetus for a new state law designed to give school districts more information about potential hires who might have moved to new districts despite unresolved misconduct investigations.

Maine’s high court says candidate can stay on ballot for Knox sheriff

The court affirmed a state finding that Albert “A.J.” Joy had the requisite supervisory experience to run for the office.

Maine Maritime Academy drastically revises graduation rate it released in May

The revised rate is much closer to that of other four-year, public Maine colleges.

Maine wants to end emerald ash borer quarantine

"I mean, it is kind of like giving up to some degree," state horticulturist Gary Fish said.

'The last picture': A passing boater's photograph may be the 5 adults who drowned in Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Marcus L. Martin felt instant trepidation Sunday when he saw five adults wading hip- and waist-deep in the Scioto River. A frequent boater on the Ohio waterway, the Baptist pastor knew the area where they were standing to be treacherous. He believes the people he captured in a photo to be […]