Bangor police investigate property manager who reportedly owes landlords thousands

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.

Democrat leads controversial ex-prosecutor for Hancock County probate judge seat

As of 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Brian Thomas had 16,822 votes and Matt Foster had 13,619 votes.

Federal judge dismisses case against Russian-born scientist accused of smuggling frog embryos

BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday granted a government motion to dismiss all charges against a Russian-born scientist who was accused of smuggling frog embryos into the United States. Kseniia Petrova, who was conducting cancer research for Harvard Medical School, was indicted last year on one count of concealment of a material fact, […]

Global flavors, music and traditions take center stage at UMaine’s 39th Culturefest

ORONO — International food tastings, cultural exhibits, games and a fashion show will be offered during 39th annual Culturefest from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7 at the New Balance Student Recreation Center. This year’s festival will feature a performance by the Huddled Masses Orchestra, Maine’s only full-service brass band. Their set […]