Community center on Isle au Haut gets the go-ahead

Blake Lively wants $8 million in legal fees from Justin Baldoni after 'It Ends With Us' dispute

NEW YORK (AP) — Blake Lively is seeking $8 million in legal costs from actor and director Justin Baldoni after resolving their dispute over the acrimonious production of their 2024 film “It Ends With Us.” Lively’s lawyers disclosed the amount, covering nearly $7.5 million in attorney’s fees from two law firms that represented her and […]

Portland driver was allegedly using a cellphone when he hit a kid riding a bicycle

Beder Hussein, 19, had the green light but was allegedly distracted by a cellphone when he hit the 11-year-old.

Area residents named to Clark University's dean's list

WORCESTER, Massachusetts — Clark University announces students named to the spring 2026 dean’s list: Isephina Raven of Southwest Harbor was named to first honors. Gabe M. Schmick of Bangor was named to second honors. Students must have a GPA of 3.8 or above for first honors or a GPA between 3.50 and 3.79 for second […]

Maine woman allegedly threw a plate of food at her boyfriend and then slashed him with a kitchen knife

Clarixsa Velez, 28, allegedly slashed her boyfriend on the hand as he raised his arms to defend himself.

The World Affairs Council of Maine honors Lindemann and inaugurates Citizen Diplomat Award

PORTLAND — The World Affairs Council of Maine presented its 2026 awards Thursday, June 11 at its 49th Annual Membership Meeting. This year’s program honored two Mainers whose work, in different ways, connects this small state to the wider world. Mary Allen Lindemann, co-founder and owner of Coffee By Design, was this year’s recipient of […]