Albany rallies to edge UMaine field hockey in America East semifinal shootout

UMF celebrates national First-Gen Day Friday

FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington is honoring the achievements of its students, staff, faculty and members of the community who are first in their families to attend college with its annual First-Generation College Celebration Day at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6, outside on the Mantor Campus Green. Free and open to the public. The festive event will feature a reading of the First-Gen Proclamation by Larry Tuttle, assistant professor of geology and first-gen college graduate, accompanied by a confetti cannon celebratory salute! Of the more than 1,500 students at UMF 713 or 47% are first-generation students! “UMF […]

Old Town man accused of assaulting teenager on Halloween weekend

Tyron Fox, 32, allegedly grabbed the 15-year-old around the neck and applied "immense pressure."

Northern Light Health to regionalize services and expand outpatient care

The healthcare system hopes the changes will cut costs and make it easier for patients to get appointments.

Norway Savings Bank sponsoring 9th Annual Turkey Trot 4 Hope benefiting Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine

NORWAY — Since its inception a decade ago, the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine has offered help and hope to many local people in need. The organization embraces anyone affected by cancer through the offering of free support, resources, education, comfort items and wellness services. Last year, the Center served 150 newly diagnosed patients […]

MDI voters reject long-discussed plan to reorganize school system

Bar Harbor, Mount Desert, Southwest Harbor and Tremont all voted against the plan, according to preliminary results.