Finding Our Voices is preventing domestic abuse with statewide school tour

Gov. Janet Mills blasts Trump’s trade war with Canada in the country's biggest newspaper

The Democratic governor also called on the Republican president to “de-escalate his unnecessary trade war” before retaliatory Canadian tariffs on about $20 billion in U.S. goods take effect Sept. 8.

Penobscot wildland fire 80% contained; Castine Road remains closed

The fire was reported Saturday near the intersection of Dunbar and Castine roads. At its peak, flames ignited trees as high as 100 feet tall.

Meep, meep. ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ opens with $15.5 million, 'Spider-Man' stays No. 1 for fifth weekend

NEW YORK (AP) — Three years after Warner Bros. abruptly canned “Coyote vs. Acme,” the Looney Tunes feature film that was given a new lease on life by Ketchup Entertainment debuted with an estimated $15.5 million in ticket sales over the weekend. For the fifth weekend in a row, “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” topped the […]

Maine dog rescues, shelters fill faster than dogs are adopted out

As more dogs are surrendered locally and being brought in from high-kill shelters in southern states, the number of adopters is down, putting stress on rescuers trying to save dogs.

Natalie Merchant to headline the Gracie Theatre for a special acoustic performance in October

Multi-platinum singer-songwriter announced as the Gracie Theatre’s signature performance BANGOR — Husson University will host acclaimed singer-songwriter Natalie Merchant on Saturday, Oct. 10 at the Gracie Theatre for its signature performance of the season, bringing one of the most distinctive and celebrated voices in American music to Bangor. The special acoustic performance will include Erik […]