A St. George lobsterman has been charged with ordering the sinking of another resident’s lobster boat.
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Police: Man kidnapped woman off street in Rockland, led police on chase
A Portland man grabbed a woman off the street in Rockland and tried to kill her, according to police.
Additions to Rockland-area school could cost $16.5 million
The estimated cost of additions to the Rockland-area high school and middle school range from $7 million to $16.5 million.
Tenants escape from Rockland apartment fire
Tenants from three apartments were forced outside Wednesday morning from a fire in the second-floor residence.
Four Rockland candidates compete for two council seats
Four candidates are running for two three-year seats on the five-member Rockland City Council.
Justice academy board votes to revoke ex-Rockport chief’s certification
The Maine Criminal Justice Academy Board has voted to revoke the certification of former Rockport Police Chief Mark Kelley and approved a consent decree with one of the department’s officers after a review showed that inaccurate training reports were filed with the state.
Camden recovery volunteer ‘shocked’ by governor’s barb
Jasmine Pike is finally speaking out about the July letter in which Gov. Paul LePage called her “mean-spirited.” She said she was “shocked and appalled” by his criticism.
Abandoned boat nearly hits breakwater after breaking loose in Rockland Harbor
A former ferry and floating restaurant that the city has threatened to seize for being abandoned broke its mooring Saturday and came close to crashing into the Breakwater.
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Jackson Lab receives $15 million award to fight Alzheimer’s disease
The Jackson Laboratory will receive $15 million over the next five years as part of an effort to find an effective treatment for Alzheimer’s disease.
Crack dealer sentenced to nine years
A Rockland woman was sentenced to nine years in federal prison Thursday for dealing crack cocaine as part of a group of 11 people charged last year.
Police probe suspected high-value fraud at midcoast fitness center
The city and state are investigating possible health care fraud and theft from a fitness center at a local inn.
Rockland’s little-known port district lacks candidates
A board empowered to oversee freight and passenger transportation in Rockland sails under the radar so much that this year no one is seeking its open seat.
Police say victim fired gun to ward off attacker
The men left the house and got in a vehicle to leave when Joshua Haskell allegedly came out and ran toward the vehicle with something in his hand.
‘It was neglected and dilapidated’: Rockland skate park being restored
A city public services crew and high school students have joined forces to restore a nearly 15-year-old skate park that is in disrepair.
Camden backs effort for 9-mile recreational trail
A proposal to create a four-season trail that would run from the Camden Snow Bowl to the two ponds that serve as the region’s water supplies received a boost Tuesday from the town.
Can educational and commercial TV mix for cable access station?
The school board chairman asked whether the commercial nature of the operator would violate terms of the cable agreement.
Newly completed Thomaston bridge uses new technology
The new Wadsworth Street bridge spanning the St. George River will have a formal opening ceremony on Oct. 5.
Service technician joins Rockland council race
A frequent critic of the City Council has entered the race to join that board.
Longtime Rockland lawyer surrenders license over fraud claims
An attorney has surrendered her license amid allegations that she mismanaged an elderly client’s finances and submitted a false application for the woman to receive state assistance.
Rockland council aims to boost affordable housing
The dearth of affordable housing is keeping millennials out of Rockland, and Councilor Valli Geiger hopes one action by the city council will offer some relief.
Quimby buys oceanside campground to reopen it
Teen driver accused of going 146 mph on I-95 in Maine
Police search for man in attempted armed robbery outside restaurant
Ellsworth man accused of making meth near motel
My daughter was born a boy. Here’s why we’re just like any other Maine family.
With drug dealer binder, LePage fails to prove his distorted, racist version of reality
What Donald Trump’s ‘Miss Piggy’ comment shows us about the sin of weight gain
Skimming through the Washington Post comment thread about our “unhinged” governor
A walk-off for Fahey: Bangor baseball coach ends impressive 16-year run
High-scoring soccer star to receive posthumous UMaine Sports Hall of Fame honor
Former UMaine field hockey standout parlays playing career into success in coaching
BDN Game of the Week: Old Town hosts Belfast in quest for playoff spot
Moose hunt a win for Maine veterans, broccoli crops
Check out these breathtaking photos of Acadia’s night sky
Tasting event in Unity showcases ‘new and improved vegetables’
Bangor museum hosts nine artists from New Brunswick Art Bank