Camden woman who played pro baseball in the 1950s dies at age 87

Maxine Drinkwater Simmons played in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, which was the inspiration for the movie 'A League of Their Own.'

Maia Sharp, Antje Duvekot concerts planned at Rockland’s Strand Theatre

Proposed Brunswick-Rockland excursion train would include fine-dining car

AmeriStarRail wants to launch a passenger line on a 57-mile stretch from Brunswick to Rockland, with stops in Bath, Wiscasset and Newcastle.

Coast Guard opens inquiry into collapse of mast on Maine schooner that killed a passenger

An official says the formal inquiry is intended to determine what led to the collapse and identify anything that can help improve maritime safety.

Fatal mast accident Monday was not schooner’s first mishap

Two recent accidents also befell the ship when it was under a different owner and captain.

Rockland doctor identified as woman killed after mast breaks aboard schooner

Dr. Emily Mecklenburg, 40, of Rockland, was killed when the top of the rear mast of the Rockland-based Grace Bailey split and fell, striking multiple people.

Maine public meetings struggle to curb hate on Zoom

After a spate of virtual 'bombings' of racist and antisemitic comments, some communities are changing the rules. With free speech, it's a fine line.

Man who died off Rockland Breakwater was an expert swimmer, friend says

Martin Turecky, 57, suffered a medical problem while training with others on Sunday, authorities say.

Ferry damaged rudders, propellers when it struck ledge near Vinalhaven

The Capt. Richard G. Spear, the Maine State Ferry Service's newest ferry, had just left Vinalhaven bound for Rockland when it hit the ledge, transportation officials said Thursday.

Knox County public safety dispatch to close due to lack of workers

When people dial 9-1-1 in Knox County, calls will be directed to the Waldo County Communications Center. Public safety officials say this will result in slower response times in Knox County.