Despite a recent push to identify kids with lead poisoning, hundreds of Maine children are likely still exposed to its harmful effects. Read More
A team of researchers published a report Thursday that aims to serve as a blueprint for the future of Maine’s juvenile justice system. Read More
A Maine housing developer has received $350,000 from the federal government to build additional housing in the Bangor area in an effort that could nearly rid the city of long-term homelessness. Read More
“I think if you’re innovative, if you’re creative, compassionate, if you have empathy — I think much can be accomplished,” Liberty said. Read More
Inmates serving time at the Penobscot County Jail are now more likely to get out at 6:30 a.m. instead of midnight after the sheriff changed the policy last month. Read More
Then a truck pulled up, laden with gifts. Read More
How Maine has drastically reduced the number of people living on the streets and in the woods for long periods of time. Read More
Like many stories, this one began with a tip. Read More
One woman said his actions went even further, according to an investigation by the Bangor Daily News. Read More
His daughter died, followed by his son. Even when he took in his grandchildren, he could pay the rent. All he needed was a home. Read More
“His quick wit, infectious laugh and smiling face will be forever remembered.” Read More
A Sabattus man was shot in the hip in a hunting accident Saturday morning in Topsham. Read More
Dan Tremble, who has held the seat since 2006, narrowly lost to John Hiatt in the days after the Nov. 6 election. Read More
A majority of the candidates for City Council are women, a first in the city's history. Read More
Delta Air Lines announced Thursday that it would drop service between Bangor and New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport. Read More
A Bangor police officer, who has been on the force for about a year, was placed on paid administrative leave Tuesday after he shot and injured an armed man on Grove Street. Read More
A letter that claimed to be contaminated with poison was sent on Monday to the home of U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, leading police to shut down an adjacent road for several hours, according to her spokeswoman. Read More
Overnight temperatures hovering above and around freezing this weekend have prompted a frost warning across parts of Maine. Read More
The contracted deadline to finish the monthslong project to unearth and replace 100-year-old sewer, water and stormwater lines beneath State, Exchange, Harlow and Park streets is Nov. 30. But falling temperatures could move that deadline sooner. Read More
Bangor City Council finalized a deal Wednesday night to sell one of the city’s blighted properties to a developer who has plans to transform the building into quality, affordable housing units. Read More
