Maine town will create harbormaster post as lobster co-op and seafood giant feud over wharf access

Why a viral wallet maker set up shop in Presque Isle

Oldis Road’s unique wallets have captured the attention of online audiences for years. Its social media content, some shot by customers, has racked up millions of views on TikTok and more than 300,000 followers between Instagram and Facebook. The company reports having sold more than 70,000 wallets. Founder Jonathan Jamieson envisions becoming one of the nation’s […]

Ambulance carrying patient crashes in Bangor

The crash happened on Broadway in Bangor on Friday evening.

Town & Country dedicates Connolly-Couture Bridge honoring long-time volunteers as Eastern Trail 'Close the Gap' project is completed

SCARBOROUGH — Following the completion of the Eastern Trail Alliance’s long-awaited “Close the Gap” project, signage was officially installed for the new Connolly-Couture Bridge, a lasting tribute to two individuals whose dedication helped shape Town & Country Federal Credit Union and the communities it serves. Members of the Connolly and Couture families joined Town & […]

Tropical Storm Moke advances toward Hawaii as winds strengthen

HONOLULU (AP) — Tropical Storm Moke advanced toward Hawaii Saturday, likely bringing more heavy rainfall and strong gusts to the Big Island, where residents are still dealing with the aftermath of heavy flooding and damaging winds from Hurricane Lala. Moke, which formed Friday in the Pacific Ocean, was located about 470 miles (755 kilometers) southeast […]

Trump's trade war with Canada: A timeline of how we got here

CHICAGO (AP) — President Donald Trump’s barrage of tariffs — and threats of even more — has strained the United States’ longstanding relationship with Canada. Over the course of his second term in office, Trump has threatened Canada’s economy and sovereignty with steep new import taxes on its goods. He’s gone as far as suggesting […]