At the heart of a debate over a new jail in Penobscot County is a question of who should be incarcerated

Republican Maine sheriff posts attack site against his own party’s nominee to replace him

Sheriff Scott Kane is accusing fellow Republican Corey Bagley, who is running to succeed Kane, of steering a county contract to his father.

Maine Hospice Council ceases operations

AUGUSTA — After careful consideration and extensive evaluation of available  resources, the Maine Hospice Council Board members have made the difficult decision to  cease operations and close the organization effective Oct. 17.  Referring to her one-on-one work with people, public speaking and consulting, MHC  Executive Director Kandyce Powell, RN, MSN said, “I will continue to […]

Maine high school football playoffs begin this weekend

The quarterfinal round of the playoffs will take place in Class B and D and the semifinal games will be contested in Eight-Player Large and Small.

Fire destroys Skowhegan home

The fire broke out at the North Avenue home early Wednesday morning.

September 2027 trial date set for man charged with attacking White House correspondents’ dinner

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday set a September 2027 trial date for a man charged with attempting to kill President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner earlier this year. Cole Tomas Allen’s trial is scheduled to start with jury selection on Sept. 7 in Washington, D.C., and is expected […]