Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015 Last update: 12:08 a.m.
POLL QUESTION
Stores running out of wood pellets, some rationing, as low temps continue
A frigid winter, increased demand for wood pellets and customers who underestimated how much they would need contributed to a strain on manufacturers and suppliers, …
MAINE LOVE STORIES | VIDEO
Three wars and a lasting love story: Cambridge couple’s romance endures
Ben Willard gazes at a photo more than a half century old, smiles, and shakes his head. “She was gorgeous,” he says, …
Morgan Carver pours in 26 points as Gardiner stuns previously undefeated MDI
BANGOR | Gardiner High School senior guard Morgan Carver said she and her teammates didn’t have any pressure on them entering Saturday afternoon’s Eastern …
REGION:
Use of hair dryer on water pipe results in fatal Plymouth trailer fire
A local man died Friday night when a fire swept through his …
Matinicus men rescued on Valentine’s Day when lobster boat sinks
ROCKLAND | Two men from Matinicus Island were rescued on Valentine’s Day after their …
Addison man rescued after spending 30 minutes in the waters of Eastern Harbor
An individual was pulled Saturday afternoon from Eastern Harbor just north of …
- Gary Owens, announcer of ‘Laugh-In’ fame, dies at 80
- Shots fired at Copenhagen synagogue hours after fatal attack at free speech conference, say police
- Dogs, puppies die in Hiram house fire
- Ex-minister to serve 3 years, pay $403,000 in MaineCare fraud scheme
- Bangor woman pleads guilty to picking up bath salts at post office
Opinion
EDITORIALS
Making Maine competitive starts with giving people a competitive edge
Gov. Paul LePage has made boosting Maine’s competitiveness a cornerstone of the first two major addresses of his second term in office. More than anything, …
Sports
Dirigo repeats as ‘C’ wrestling champ; Dexter’s Caron named outstanding wrestler
BUCKSPORT | Scot Padelford could not hold back the emotion. The Madison High School coach choked back tears on Saturday afternoon after Matt Brown …
Health
More Mainers sign up for health insurance as deadline nears
What could be more romantic than signing up for health insurance? This year, the deadline to register for coverage under the Affordable Care Act coincides …
Business
BACK TO BUSINESS (blog)
Bangor-area couples succeed together in love and business
For many couples, finding time to be together can be a challenge. But for couples who are running businesses together, spending too much time together …
Living
MAINE LOVE STORIES | VIDEO
Three wars and a lasting love story: Cambridge couple’s romance endures
Ben Willard gazes at a photo more than a half century old, smiles, and shakes his head. “She was gorgeous,” he says, …
Outdoors
MAINE LOVE STORIES
A walk to remember: Maine woman finds love on the Appalachian Trail
At 20 years old, Jenn Brooks of Orono was in a time of transition, unsure whether to continue college or dive into the working world. …
Food
MAINE-LY LOBSTER (blog)
5 reasons to fall in love with lobster on Valentine’s Day
Call me sentimental, but I love Valentine’s Day. From the pastel-colored candy hearts and saccharine card exchanges of my youth to the roses, romantic dinners and chocolate indulgences …
Events
CULTURE SHOCK (blog)
5 Things To Do This Weekend, Feb. 13-15: It’s delightful, it’s delicious, it’s de-lovely
1. I feel a sudden urge to sing the kind of ditty that invokes the spring — and worry not, folks, we’re in the home …
- ACT OUT WITH AISLINN (blog): More than 100 events on tap for Great Maine Outdoor Weekend, Feb. 13-15
- CULTURE SHOCK (blog): Barenaked Ladies, Violent Femmes, Colin Hay set for Maine State Pier concert June 26
- GEORGE'S OUTDOOR NEWS (blog): Join us for Bob Duschesne’s Birding Adventure with Maine Huts and Trails
