Waste buried in the woods shows how hard it is to rehab Maine's abandoned factories

Mexico's Baja California braces for major Hurricane Polo as Hurricane Nolo still threatens Hawaii

PUERTO SAN CARLOS, Mexico (AP) — Hurricane Polo bore down on Mexico’s Baja California peninsula on Monday with a threat of storm surge, high winds and heavy rains, while Hurricane Nolo threatened parts of Hawaii with torrential rain even as the storm edged further away from the state’s islands. Polo was a Category 3 storm […]

High airfares could stick around even if jet fuel prices fall

Travelers could be stuck paying high airfares even if oil and jet fuel prices fall, major U.S. airlines and industry analysts say. The price of jet fuel shot up after the Iran war began and retreated sharply in the spring before surging again as the summer went on. Such fluctuations make it harder for airlines […]

Letter: Why I support Dani O’Halloran

"She listens to everyone, respects all views, and works with everyone to do what is right for Brewer and the state of Maine."

See every charge made on Penobscot County credit cards in 2025

More than 1,700 purchases for items ranging from spices to computer software were made on Penobscot County credit cards in 2025.

Letter: Susan Collins shows up

"If you're asking Mainers to fire a sitting senator, you should be willing to stand next to her and make that case directly."