Lawsuit claims former Maine fire chief misused department funds for lobsters and scuba gear

Norway board approves 14-unit redevelopment of former Advertiser Democrat building

Norway's Planning Board unanimously approved a project to transform the historic Advertiser Democrat building into 14 workforce apartments, preserving the property while addressing critical local housing needs.

Judge says Smucker’s lawsuit against Trader Joe’s over frozen PB&J can proceed

A federal judge has allowed J.M. Smucker’s trademark lawsuit against Trader Joe’s to proceed, ruling that claims of trade dress infringement over frozen sandwich designs merit further legal examination.

From troubled hearts to lost keys, Greeks bake cakes for a wish-granting saint

Thousands of Greek pilgrims gather at the Church of St. Fanourios to offer orange cakes, seeking the patron saint's help for lost items and personal struggles.

Midcoast license-plate reader cameras could be subject to civil liberties lawsuit

Unity's automated license plate readers face scrutiny as Maine considers a statewide ban, sparking a debate between police public safety goals and vital civil liberty protections.

Italy has started exporting a delicacy prized abroad, reviled at home

Italian fishermen in the Po River Delta are turning a destructive Atlantic blue crab invasion into an economic opportunity by exporting the crustaceans instead of incinerating them.