Wave of high-profile murder trials expected in Penobscot County next year

As Lake Powell shrinks, marinas are having to adapt to dwindling water levels

PAGE, Ariz. (AP) — Matt Barrett has seen Lake Powell drop nearly every year since 2013 or so, when he started making annual treks to the reservoir on the Utah-Arizona border. Some very snowy winters helped it rebound quickly, but this year was far from that. “We need another one of those fast,” he said […]

The Latest: Trump will attend dignified transfer of 4 US service members killed in the Middle East

The United States and Iran exchanged fire across the Middle East on Wednesday, overshadowing diplomatic efforts in Pakistan to salvage an interim ceasefire deal that has collapsed. President Donald Trump plans to attend the dignified transfer of four more service members who were killed in action. Republicans are pushing a $95 billion package to fund […]

Father sues Maine Department of Education and school district over vaccination requirements

James Childs alleges that his son is facing expulsion because he isn't vaccinated for religious reasons.

Grow food safely in urban soils with UMaine Extension

BREWER — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting a workshop with community partners to explore best practices for growing food safely in urban soils. The event will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6 at 20 Ivers St. in Brewer. The event is co-hosted with Food and Medicine, Maine Organic […]

Earthquake shakes Aroostook town

The magnitude 1.7 temblor shook the ground at a depth of just over 3 miles.