Echoes of deadly Arizona wildfire with 3 firefighters killed in Colorado-Utah blaze

‘Constant’ truck traffic has plummeted in Brewer since I-395 connector’s debut

The 6-mile route finally opened last year after more than two decades of planning.

Letter: Protect home and community-based services

“Direct support work cannot be replaced, and the people we support cannot be left behind.”

Penquis receives REALTORS Foundation grant for emergency heating repairs

BANGOR — Penquis has received a $10,000 grant from the Maine Association of REALTORS® Foundation to fund emergency heating system repairs for income-eligible households across Penobscot, Piscataquis and Knox counties. Penquis is one of 20 nonprofit organizations selected through the foundation’s 2026 Competitive Grant Program, which is investing a total of $185,000 in housing-related initiatives […]

Schenck High School quarter 4 honor roll

Grade 12, high honors: Hailey Hitchcock, Lisa-Ann McLaughlin, Samuel McNeal, Trafton Morrison, Brayden Osborne; honors: Kira Adams, Gage Brown, Seth Guay, Harlee Sprague, Trevor VanDine. Grade 11, high honors: Rheia Booton, Seth McDunnah; honors: Trenady Davis, Addyson Freeman, James Matarazzo, Amya McLaughlin, Caleb Peavey. Grade 10, high honors: Hunter Bourque, Paisley Brackett, Dylan Larrabee, Cameron […]

A Maine couple spotted a moose. Then a black bear charged out of the woods.

Todd and Elvia Malcolm never have encountered anything like this before during the time in the North Woods.