Letter: Maine DEP wrong to support expansion of Juniper Ridge Landfill

High Peaks Alliance welcomes Dr. DeCarolis to Board of Directors

FARMINGTON — High Peaks Alliance is pleased to welcome Dr. Michael DeCarolis to its Board of Directors. A local licensed emergency medicine physician based in Farmington, Dr. DeCarolis brings a deep commitment to public service, wilderness medicine, environmental education and responsible backcountry access to the organization’s leadership. Dr. DeCarolis has specialized training in wilderness medicine […]

A woman allegedly entered a Brewer home without permission and helped herself to coffee

A man spotted Darcelle Howard allegedly entering the North Main Street home, and when police officers arrived, they found her inside drinking coffee.

Penobscot Community Health Care needs $3M to avoid bankruptcy

Without an influx of cash, Penobscot Community Health Care will be forced to cut services and locations, according to its president and CEO.

Penobscot Community Health Care’s financial future is at risk

"Without a capital infusion in the very near term, we will be forced to make choices to curtail services and locations."

Louisiana National Guard ends deployment in New Orleans after eight months patrolling French Quarter

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Louisiana National Guard is ending its eight-month deployment patrolling the streets of New Orleans, and troops will be withdrawn from the city by the end of the month. The 120 remaining troops completed their final patrol Monday and are set to conclude their mission in the city on Aug. 31, […]