Loaded log truck catches fire in Milford

Democrats distance themselves from Graham Platner while trying to win his base

State Democrats described Platner’s base as “a vital part of our party." The candidates followed suit as they rolled out their post-Platner campaigns on Thursday.

Wally Funk, aviation pioneer who was the oldest woman to travel into space, dies at 87

GRAPEVINE, Texas (AP) — Wally Funk, an aviation pioneer who was the oldest woman to launch into space, has died. She was 87. Funk died Wednesday at her apartment in an assisted living facility in the Dallas and Fort Worth suburb of Grapevine, Texas, Grapevine City Councilwoman Duff O’Dell said Thursday. O’Dell, who described herself […]

Mysterious leak closes Bucksport pool indefinitely

The 60-plus-year old outdoor pool was losing 6 inches of water a day, despite investigations and repairs.

Tracking the candidates vying to replace Graham Platner

The hopefuls largely hail from other major Maine races this year, including runners up for the gubernatorial, U.S. Senate and 2nd Congressional District primaries.

Sale pending on Brooke Astor’s former MDI estate after price drop to $5.7M

The late socialite-philanthropist spent roughly five decades summering at the exclusive property in Northeast Harbor.