Milford school evacuated after bomb threat

What can Mainers expect during the Aug. 12 partial solar eclipse? A UMaine expert explains.

ORONO — Mainers will have a rare opportunity to watch the moon partially cover the sun on Wednesday, Aug. 12, creating what looks like a dark bite taken out of the solar disk. The partial solar eclipse will be visible throughout Maine around midday, weather permitting. The event is especially notable because another solar eclipse […]

High Peaks Alliance conserves Mosher Hill Falls as the Bernard and Jean Kinney Family Forest

FARMINGTON — High Peaks Alliance has conserved Mosher Hill Falls, now known as the Bernard and Jean Kinney Family Forest, preserving the 199-acre forest for public access and community use. The property features a scenic loop trail, the striking 45-foot Mosher Hill Falls, mature conifers and wetlands. Named a “community gem” in the State of […]

Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill negotiated by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate overwhelmingly approved a punishing Russian sanctions package Friday, the result of a year-long campaign by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham to reinforce U.S. support for Ukraine and try to force President Vladimir Putin’s hand as the grinding war drags on. The bipartisan legislation, which passed the Senate 86-11, would penalize […]

New video shows gunman shooting victims at Idaho In-N-Out Burger drive-thru

TWIN FALLS, Idaho (AP) — Surveillance video released Friday shows a gunman at an Idaho In-N-Out Burger killing one of three victims last week by firing through a drive-up window. Police in Twin Falls said at a news conference Friday that they still don’t have a motive for the shooting last Saturday. Seven people were […]

Man charged with murder after 21-year-old found dying along Maine interstate

Julian Nadeau, 21, was found dying in the breakdown lane alongside Interstate 295 on Wednesday night.