Susan Collins says Maine should be ‘transparent’ with SNAP data amid Trump’s threat

Bangor middle school evacuated over potential threat

Students were moved to the Fruit Street School.

October events with Friends of Sears Island

Constellation exploration activity kits available for kids from Friends of Sears Island Friends of Sears Island has created free constellation-themed activity kits for kids that will be available for families to pick up at Carver Memorial Library beginning Friday, Oct. 16. In autumn, it is getting dark earlier each day, which gives us plenty of […]

Maine man gets 2 years for stealing nearly 2 dozen guns from pawn shop

Hours after the break-in Cody Smith, 25, posted videos to social media showing off the stolen guns and admitting to the theft.

Oct. 4–10 is Mental Illness Awareness Week

BANGOR — Mental Illness Awareness Week, observed each year from Oct. 4 through 10, offers communities across Maine and the nation a focused opportunity to educate the public about mental health conditions, challenge stigma and encourage people to seek help without shame. Mental illness touches nearly every family and community. In Maine, recent data show […]

Maine man allegedly sexually assaulted 15-year-old girl

Kenneth Pirkola, 33, allegedly had numerous sexual encounters with the victim over several months.