Maine home hit with twin mystery fires in less than 8 hours

Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite linked to 4 more states

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials on Friday said they have linked cases of a diarrhea-causing parasite tied to shredded lettuce to an additional four states, expanding the scope of the largest U.S. outbreak of cyclospora. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the outbreak first tied to Taco Bell restaurants now includes Illinois, […]

Bullet penetrates Maine apartment during shooting

The bullet went through the apartment building's exterior wall and into a second-floor unit.

White House correspondents' dinner, redux: What will Trump have to say?

When guests arrive for the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on Friday at Washington’s Waldorf Astoria hotel, security will be much tighter, the guest list smaller, the partying pared down. That much, the correspondents’ association can control. What remains out of its control — and perhaps the biggest question — is what the dinner’s […]

Lobster roll food truck opens in parking lot of midcoast pot shop

Now that's synergy.

Knox County settles dispute with former human resources manager

The allegations that led to Michael Schultz being placed on administrative leave have not been made public.