“Robert Indiana may not have been a Mainer by birth, but we are proud to have been his adoptive state.” Read More
The charges against Timothy St. Thomas, 61, followed a nearly five-hour standoff on Feb. 11. Read More
The 35-year-old was reportedly taken by LifeFlight helicopter to Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, where he died. Read More
Crews will be working on spreading and seeding loam, guardrail installation, completing sidewalk connections and final striping. Read More
Phillip Ewig, 46, was arrested and charged with criminal use of explosives, according to a local media report. Read More
The Maine Media College was granted candidacy for accreditation by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges last month — a status the organization has been working toward for the past three years. Read More
A state island ferry increase will cause some ticket prices for Isleboro residents to spike by more than 100 percent. Read More
Voters, by a vote of 188-184, approved a project to expand town-owned waterfront property in the village of Port Clyde. Read More
Clark Island, a gem on Maine's midcoast, could soon be preserved as open space for public use. Read More
Rockland police Chief Bruce Boucher indicated his retirement plans when he told the Rockland City Council on Wednesday night that this will be his last budget presentation. Read More
Mark McCrillis, 35, was sentenced to serve two years in jail with all but 90 days suspended and two years probation for an aggravated assault charge. Read More
City councilors on Monday received a petition signed by about 100 Rockland residents asking for a moratorium on allowing cruise ships with more than 250 passengers from coming into port. Read More
Doreen French, who served as the city’s assessor in 2016, was issued a "right to sue" letter by the Maine Human Rights Commission. Read More
Two months ago, Rock City Coffee, a cafe and coffee roastery, became a worker-owned cooperative, with employees buying the business from its previous owner and founder, Susanne Ward. Read More
Owls Head is far from alone in its struggle to recruit new firefighters. Read More
“Stigma can exist when people do not understand that addiction is a brain disorder,” Connie Putnam, executive director of the Knox County Community Health Coalition, said. “It’s a disease, it’s not a moral failure.” Read More
The alleged threats follow a fare hike by the Maine State Ferry Service that would cause a roundtrip ticket for Islesboro residents to nearly double. Read More
At the end of June, contracted haulers will no longer be able to pay to dispose of demolition debris in a former limestone quarry that the city of Rockland has used for generations as a dump. Read More
A judge ruled that the man’s right to a speedy trial was violated. Read More
Strides have been made, but those working with individuals struggling with addiction in the small coastal county say much more must be done. Read More
