Stonington drops contract with sheriff’s office in narrow town vote

Animal rights group petitions Maine to adopt rules for salmon farms

Animal Outlook’s push for state rulemaking comes after a federal court allows an environmental lawsuit against Cooke Aquaculture to proceed.

Bridgton‑Lake Region Rotary Club partners with CrossWalk Community Outreach for Veterans Day lunch

NAPLES — The Bridgton‑Lake Region Rotary Club will partner with CrossWalk Community Outreach to host a Veterans Day luncheon from 1 to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at CrossWalk’s new facility, 11 October Road in Naples. The meal will follow the noon color guard presentation at the Naples monument. The luncheon honors veterans and […]

The Latest: Alaskans wait for more votes in US Senate and governor’s races

Alaskans are awaiting more results from key races on the general election ballot, including a bitterly fought U.S. Senate campaign and an open seat for governor. A ballot measure seeking to repeal Alaska’s unique system of open primaries and ranked vote general elections was also too early to call. The midterm election blowout has set […]

Morning Update: What you need to know in Maine today

What we're talking about in Maine today.

House fire in Brooklyn kills 6 people and injures 7, more than 200 firefighters respond

NEW YORK (AP) — Six people died in a fire that barreled through a two-story home in New York early Thursday and seven others were injured, including three firefighters, the city’s fire department said. Heavy fire was reported in the row frame building at 1:40 a.m. in Brooklyn. More than 200 first responders reported to […]