“We are sorry that any member of our wonderful staff had to lose their job because of this budget," the board chair said. "We are truly sorry that any member of the public is worrying if they can pay their bills or their property tax bill.” Read More
For two decades, mountains of plastic carpeting have sat useless on an abandoned rifle range on Route 90. Next month, Maine will start burning them for fuel. Read More
Two exhibitions by the youngest of the famed Wyeth family of artists will be on display this summer at the Farnsworth Art Museum. Read More
The three-year repayment agreement reached with the state means that the local tax impact will be slightly less than originally proposed, according to figures provided by the district. Read More
A police affidavit states that the woman accused of killing an eldery Owls Head woman earlier this year had asked her former husband if he would be willing to kill someone prior to the woman’s death. Read More
The woman accused of killing 83-year-old Helen Carver at her Owls Head home earlier this year will be back in court next week for her arraignment. Read More
In the year since iconic pop artist Robert Indiana died at his home on Vinalhaven, his estate has been consumed in a legal battle playing out in both Maine and New York courts. Read More
A man accused of stealing medications from an elementary school allegedly assaulted a Knox County Jail corrections officer last week after being confronted about potentially having drugs in his cell. Read More
Next week, residents of the five towns that make up Regional School Unit 13 will take their first vote on a proposed school budget that comes with tax increases and layoffs. Read More
A resident of an assisted living facility in Union was seriously burned Thursday when she set her clothes on fire while attempting to light a cigarette. Read More
While a fire that damaged rooms at the Trade Winds Inn in Rockland on Thursday is still under investigation, fire officials believe the blaze likely started in the hotel’s electrical system. Read More
A fire that broke out Thursday night spared the Penobscot McCrum potato-processing plant in Belfast, but completely destroyed an office building used by the company. Read More
For decades, the family that owns Clark Island has allowed for the public to wander onto the island to enjoy its beaches and trails. Read More
On May 1, DuPont bought two pieces of property off Tillson Avenue that make up the former Bicknell Manufacturing Co. Read More
Brian Burch, 26, was arrested over the weekend for allegedly breaking into a Rockland elementary school last month and stealing student medications. Read More
Restrictions on where fast food restaurants can operate in Camden have been floated since a Dunkin’ Donuts tried to open in the downtown district in 2009. Read More
Just as Regional School Unit 13 was finding its footing after a messy district consolidation, an increase in special education costs and the unexpected loss of state aid have opened a major budget hole. Read More
The Maine Department of Corrections has agreed to turn over records pertaining to suicide attempts at the Long Creek Youth Development Center to an advocacy group for people with disabilities. Read More
Voters in Thomaston will head to the polls in June to decide whether to dissolve their local police department, which like other departments across the country has struggled to retain officers. Read More
While the road has been used for years as one of two roadways that lead to Rockland’s prominent waterfront park, the city does not own the road, or even have an easement for the road to be used. Read More
