The Belfast City Council is at a crossroads

Maine state park closes beaches to swimmers after shark sightings

The abundance of seals and baitfish off Reid State Park may be luring sharks into the area.

Prosecutor responds to criticism over plea deal that let bus driver avoid jail time in Rockland boy's death

On Tuesday, Jeffrey Colburn, 65, will admit to a civil violation of committing a traffic offense resulting in a death.

Morning Update: What you need to know in Maine today

What we're talking about in Maine today.

Driver who broke the sound barrier attempts another land speed record in Utah

WENDOVER, Utah (AP) — The first — and only — person to break the sound barrier in a car hits the track in Utah this week with new wheels and his eye on another record. Twenty years ago, British driver Andy Green set the land speed record for a diesel-powered car, reaching 350.092 mph (563.4 […]

South Korea, US to begin exercises next week to bolster readiness against North's threats

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean and U.S. troops will begin their annual exercises next week to beef up readiness against North Korean threats, the allies announced Monday, days after North Korea resumed ballistic missile testing activities that are banned by the U.N. The Ulchi Freedom Shield is to begin next Monday for a […]