Sun Journal

June 09, 2026 10:10 PM

Will World Cup fever drive dollars to Maine?

Area business leaders are hopeful but unsure whether soccer fans will pair attending matches in Massachusetts with a visit to the Pine Tree State.

Young clerk

Burnie Meza, 14 months, holds a ballot at Albany Town House while his grandmother, Shelley Douglass, works as an Albany town clerk registering voters.

Bangor Daily News

June 09, 2026 09:12 PM

NTSB releases 1st report on Maine game warden’s fatal plane crash

Joshua Tibbetts was stocking fish in western Maine on May 12 when the plane he was piloting crashed in the town of Avon.

Sun Journal

June 09, 2026 09:10 PM

Maine home sales picking up but still lagging behind last year’s pace

More houses sold in May than any other month in 2026, but the year-to-date total is about 3% fewer than in 2025.

Bangor Daily News

June 09, 2026 08:41 PM

Maine man accused of trying to burn his grandfather’s vehicle

Trevor Brown, 23, allegedly poured gasoline in and around the vehicle and then lighting a piece of carpet on fire.

Brooklin Boat Yard welcomes Nardone to expanded brokerage team

Veteran marine industry professional joins growing brokerage department amid sustained listing growth BROOKLIN — Brooklin Boat Yard is pleased to announce the addition of Richard J. “Rick” Nardone to its brokerage department. Nardone joins a growing team in response to a steady increase in BBY’s brokerage listings over the past several years, and his hire […]

Aroostook County primary turnout light despite weighty ballot

The County’s primary election is often a low-key event, but this year’s highly publicized races have garnered national attention.

Brewer man gets 12 months in prison for assaulting his girlfriend on cruise ship

John Kelleher, who had been drinking heavily in violation of his probation, bit and punched his now ex-girlfriend.

Sun Journal

June 09, 2026 05:51 PM

Carrabassett Valley man charged in girlfriend’s shooting death pleads not guilty

Police say Austin J. Doucette shot Makayla DeSantis twice in the chest in March. Doucette told police it was accidental.

Volunteers fill planters for Beautify Rumford

Flower pots were planted by volunteers, the organizer said, and placed around town by public works crews.

Maine News Wire - Boston.com

March 21, 2016 08:21 PM

Navy’s largest destroyer heads out to sea for trials

The nation’s largest and most expensive destroyer headed out to sea Monday for final builder trials before being presented to the Navy for inspection.

Stealthy destroyer Zumwalt is heading back out to sea

The largest destroyer ever built for the U.S. Navy is heading out to sea again in Maine.

Maine News Wire - Boston.com

March 20, 2016 11:14 PM

Babe Ruth’s baseball glove, Walt Disney’s Mickey Mouse ears up for auction in Maine

A collection of memorabilia including Babe Ruth’s baseball glove and Walt Disney’s Mickey Mouse ears is coming up for auction off the beaten path in Maine, far from the Big Apple where Ruth smacked home runs and the theme park and studio Disney created in California.

Maine News Wire - Boston.com

March 18, 2016 07:08 PM

Report: 26 Maine schools and child-care centers have high levels of lead in drinking water










Maine News Wire - Boston.com

March 11, 2016 02:06 AM

This Maine police department lays out official plaid flannel shirt policy










Kennebec Journal

June 04, 2014 10:20 PM

Gardiner finance program lures Frosty’s Donuts downtown

The popular doughnut shop opening at a key corner is part of the goal to attract a mix of established retailers, restaurants and professionals.

UNH student twice said ‘no’ to man who raped, killed her, witness says

The trial of Seth Mazzaglia pauses after Kathryn McDonough sobs uncontrollably as she describes the murder of Elizabeth ‘Lizzi’ Marriott.

Election officials won’t investigate Cumberland County sheriff’s race

Sheriff Kevin Joyce alleged that his primary opponent Michael Edes coordinated with a political action committee that has spent $100,000 to influence the race.

Winslow High School wrestling booster club theft deal close

Attorneys have agreed in principle to a deal on embezzlement charges against Wendi Willette, formerly of Winslow, that would repay the booster club.

Wilton tannery cleanup moving forward

Selectmen will decide whether to have the town pay to tear down the industrial building on site after the containments are cleaned up.

Portland Press Herald

June 04, 2014 09:54 PM

Lawsuit accuses Portland police officer of excessive force

The Portland Police Department had already cleared Officer Eric McCusker of any wrongdoing before the lawsuit was filed, his attorney says.

Election officials won't investigate Cumberland County sheriff's race

Sheriff Kevin Joyce alleged that his primary opponent Michael Edes coordinated with a political action committee that has spent $100,000 to influence the race.

Morning Sentinel

June 04, 2014 09:48 PM

Maine election officials reject investigation into Cumberland County sheriff race

Sheriff Kevin Joyce alleged that his primary opponent Michael Edes coordinated with a political action committee that has spent $100,000 to influence the race.

Morning Sentinel police log

Waterville area police reports for June 4, 2014.

Portland Press Herald

June 04, 2014 09:37 PM

Circus performers rehearse for Old Port Festival: Video

Circus Atlantic, a division of the Circus Conservatory of America, rehearses for upcoming shows at the festival in downtown Portland.

Morning Sentinel

June 04, 2014 09:30 PM

Kennebec County Superior Court sentences handed down

Domestic violence, theft, and drunk driving are among the crimes.

Quaker cemetery details mess up a good story

The moral outrage over vandalism at Avery Lane’s grave should also be aimed at those who attack the Religious Society of Friends and their beliefs.

Portland Press Herald

June 04, 2014 09:28 PM

Portland High School celebrates 2014 graduates

Outfitted in blue and white robes, student speakers encourage their classmates to emulate positive role models and embrace the unknown.

Maine cancels new 10-year marketing contract with state liquor distributor

The state says Pine State Trading provided ‘inaccurate information’ regarding its marketing activities in New Hampshire.

Morning Sentinel

June 04, 2014 09:28 PM

Maine cancels new 10-year marketing contract with state liquor distributor

The state says Pine State Trading provided ‘inaccurate information’ regarding its marketing activities in New Hampshire.

WCSH News

March 24, 2014 07:53 PM

Benefit for Hollis horsebreeders after house fire

(NEWS CENTER) -- Horsebreeders Marc and Peggy Tardiff may have lost almost all of their posessions in a house fire last month, but they gained a community of support.

Danforth couple charged with trafficking meth appear in court

(NEWS CENTER) -- Allen Richardson and Tabbatha Osnoe went before a judge in Washington County Superior court in Machias. Both are charged with trafficking meth.

Experts say meth problem in Maine appears to be growing

(NEWS CENTER) --- A Danforth couple being charged with the sale of methamphetamines this past weekend once again shed light on the issue of meth in Maine. It's a drug that state officials say can carry a lot of danger to produce.

Police make one arrest in weekend arson fire

(NEWS CENTER) -- Police in Portland have made an arrest in an arson fire behind the Portland Museum of Art Sunday night.

Police investigate rash of dumpster fires in Portland

(NEWS CENTER) -- Portland Police are investigating a string of dumpster and garbage can fires Sunday night into Monday morning.

MPBN News

December 18, 2013 11:30 PM

RFK Center to Get $200K from Maine-Based Charity

Officials say the money from the Tramuto Foundation will be used by the RFK Center to advance international human rights.

Weapons Used in Attack Introduced in Murder Trial

Law enforcement officers also showed gruesome crime scene photos to a judge today in the trial of Roxanne Jeskey, who's accused of killing her husband in 2011.

Maine Man Pleads Guilty to Sexually Abusing Girl

Richard Libby of Windsor has pleaded guilty to multiple counts of gross sexual assault and unlawful sexual contact.

Maine Trappers Ride Wave of Global Demand for Fur

History books will tell you that fur trading played a big role in the settling of North America. There's a reason that Canada put a beaver on its nickle: As European fashion demanded beaver hats, the New World, in its infancy, answered with pelts in abundance. But over the centuries, the fur economy for trappers in places like Maine has been boom and bust, as consumers fell in and out of love with fur, and wrestled with questions over the ethics of the industry. But, as Jennifer Mitchell …

Federal Judge Approves Auction of Bankrupt Maine-based Railroad

Freight trains rolled through Lac Megantic, Quebec today for the first time since the July derailment and subsequent explosion and fire that killed 47 people. In Bangor, meantime, a federal judge has given the green light for a late January auction to sell the bankrupt railroad at the center of the accident. There's already a "stalking horse" bid of just over $14 million for the Montreal, Maine and Atlantic Railway. Eighteen other bidders have expressed interest as well. But as Jay Field …

WABI News

September 15, 2013 08:15 PM

Body Found in Kennebec River Believed to be a Missing Central Maine Man

A body found in Pittston is believed to be that of a missing man from central Maine.

State Police said residents in the area found the body off the Smith Town Road in the Kennebec River on Saturday.

Public Safety Spokesman Steve McCausland said a missing person report was filed by the Kennebec . . .

Community Members Race for the Cure in Bangor

More than 4,000 people gathered at the Bangor waterfront Sunday morning for the city's 17th annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.

"It's absolutely amazing. Every year it's such an inspiration to the staff and the volunteers who put so much into this event. For me, my sister is a two time breas . . .

State Police Investigating Death of a Corinth Man

State Police are investigating the circumstances of how a Corinth man died early Sunday morning.

Police say 37-year-old Christopher Darner was found dead after he entered the home of his estranged wife on Beans Mill Road around 2:30am.

Detectives also say 24-year-old Kirt Damon, Jr. from Se . . .

WABI News

September 14, 2013 11:19 PM

Race for the Cure Road Closures

Bangor will turn pink on Sunday morning.

The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure kicks off at 10am.

The race takes place on the Bangor Waterfront, so be aware of some road closures.

Main Street from Cedar to Buck Streets will be closed started at 9:30am.

May Street, portions of West Broad . . .

SVH Health Fair Tips

"We really want to focus on what we can do for the community," said Chief Medical Officer at Sebasticook Valley Health, Robert Schlager.

That's what's behind the third annual Sebasticook Valley Health Fair.

"We really want people to think about how their diet effects their health in general"
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