3 lessons from a poll showing a close Graham Platner-Susan Collins race

State investigates pesticide use next to midcoast high school

A complaint from a Thorndike resident about a strong pesticide odor near Mount View High School has resulted in a state investigation that found no evidence of illegal pesticide use, but did uncover record-keeping and equipment compliance violations at a large corn field across from the school that could lead to enforcement action by the Maine […]

Presque Isle celebrates nation’s 250th birthday with nods to history

Presque Isle’s Fourth of July reading of the Declaration of Independence carried more meaning this year as the USA marked its 250th birthday.

Searing heat and storms mar holiday with 3 children dead in Wisconsin and utility outages widespread

LAKE GENEVA, Wis. (AP) — Three children who died when a boat capsized in Geneva Lake during a Wisconsin storm were wearing life vests, authorities said as the nation assessed damage from storms and a heat wave that marred the July Fourth holiday, leaving hundreds of thousands of utility customers without power. The tragedy in […]

Washington County Commission fires County Manager Renée Gray

In a 2-1 vote Thursday morning, commissioners gave Gray a 20-day written notice of termination as required under her contract.

Photos: Godsmack, Dorothy, STP rock Bangor’s Waterfront

Hard rock acts Godsmack, Stone Temple Pilots and Dorothy brought a triple bill to Bangor's waterfront Friday night.