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PublishedNovember 4, 2024
Why are so few Mainers running for local office?
Voters Nov. 5 will find that many communities are having trouble filling municipal positions. Age, apathy and growing vitriol from the public are leaving their mark, officials say.
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PublishedOctober 29, 2024
Maine fire departments warn of higher fire risk amid dry conditions
Moderate drought conditions across much of the state have prompted fire officials to shut off burn permits and urge caution.
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PublishedOctober 1, 2024
Fort Western to host archaeological bus tour Oct. 19
Registration closes Friday, Oct. 11, at 4 p.m.
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PublishedAugust 2, 2024
More Maine police departments join program for drivers with disorders
The program, which guides officers to interact more safely with people who have emotional, developmental or behavioral disorders, has been adopted by over 30 agencies across Maine so far.
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PublishedJuly 12, 2024
Q&A: Why are lithium-ion batteries starting so many fires?
The portable, rechargeable batteries are used in everything from power tools to pacemakers. As they have become more common in recent years, so have the fires they start.
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PublishedJuly 9, 2024
These paddleboarders are making a 175-mile journey from Moosehead Lake to Atlantic Ocean
Chris Morgan is leading the convoy of paddleboarders, canoeists and kayakers on a 175-mile long jaunt down the entire Kennebec River.
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PublishedJuly 9, 2024
Winslow to convene committee to revise town charter
Applications to serve on the committee are due in August, with its seven members selected by the Town Council in September. All recommendations are subject to approval by Winslow voters.
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PublishedJuly 8, 2024
‘Cheap knockoff’ lithium-ion batteries spark garage fire in Winslow
The fire early Monday, which officials said was caused by power tool batteries and destroyed a garage, was the latest in a string of fires sparked by overheated lithium-ion batteries.
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PublishedMay 24, 2024
Skowhegan woman learns to heal from nearly 20 years of stepfather’s ‘cult-like’ abuse
Aria Sanborn has grown a lot since escaping the rural Liberty mobile home her stepfather trapped her in, although she says her healing is still a work in progress.
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PublishedMay 8, 2024
30 pounds of fentanyl pills delivered by mistake to house in Winslow
Police are investigating the shipment of the potent synthetic opioid, which has a street value of up to $2 million.
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