9,400 tons of court-ordered sand to be deposited in Penobscot River this summer

New mental health crisis center opening in Bangor

Bangor is opening a 24/7 crisis receiving center to provide immediate mental health and substance use support, aiming to reduce pressure on emergency rooms and law enforcement.

Mills will leave $1B budget gap for her successor to close

Maine's next governor faces a daunting $1 billion budget shortfall, setting the stage for difficult fiscal decisions as candidates navigate ambitious campaign promises amidst rising state costs.

Cony, Lawrence square off in battle of unbeatens

Undefeated football giants Cony and Lawrence prepare for a high-stakes showdown in Fairfield, while several other competitive matchups shape the regional standings across various Maine high school football classes.

New ICE guidance bans high-speed car chases and sets tighter rules for traffic stops

ICE has issued strict new guidance prohibiting high-speed pursuits and mandating specialized training for officers conducting vehicle stops following a series of fatal encounters and internal policy tensions.

Failed Tennessee execution renews the debate over death penalty methods

Tennessee officials are under scrutiny after the botched execution of death row inmate Christa Pike, who remained alive following two doses of lethal medication, prompting a state investigation.