Steven Nygren, 51, of Salem, Massachusetts, also was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Bangor to five years of supervised release and ordered to pay more than $815,000 restitution. Read More
The winning road signs, which can be seen along Maine's highways, reflect classic Maine wit. Read More
"I was running down these really nice bike trails behind Colby Drive when I ran across two guys on ATVs." Read More
“The committee’s passage of this legislation is welcome news, as the bill will continue to support good-paying Maine jobs that boost our security at home and abroad.” Read More
Harvey Weinstein was charged Friday with rape and another sex felony in the first prosecution to result from the wave of allegations against him that sparked a national reckoning over sexual misconduct. Read More
A teacher at a high school in Deer Isle has been arrested on charges that he had sexual contact with a student at the school. Read More
This is the fifth year for the annual Summit Project event. Read More
Oh, and beware of higher gas prices. Read More
In the aftermath of Education Secretary DeVos' remarks, Portland city and school officials said they would stand by a 2017 district resolution to “be a safe haven for students and families threatened by immigration enforcement or discrimination.” Read More
A report suggests limited availability of single-family homes is causing prices to grow. Read More
A Maine man is suing a local KFC restaurant alleging permanent damages from a piece of bone he says he found in his chicken pot pie. Read More
“It takes so long to hire and train [an officer] that it's devastating when we lose one. You've lost all of that experience and you have to start all the way back over.” Read More
On Monday, Quicksilver’s owners dropped the typical $10 one-way ticket to $5, making its round trip fare $1 cheaper than the state ferry’s. Read More
A Swanville farmer entered a plea of not guilty to 13 counts of cruelty to animals charges filed after state animal welfare officials exhumed a dozen Mangalitsa pigs that he allegedly shot, killed and buried on his property. Read More
The case would be the first criminal charge against the film producer since scores of women began coming forward to accuse him of harassment or assault. Read More
David Pelkey, U.S. Army retired, gets high fives from people lining Main Street to watch the Greater Bangor Area 2017 Memorial Day Parade. Photo by Linda Coan O’Kresik Though we may be in for a bit of a grey, drizzly weekend, Memorial Day… Read More
The district’s school board will make the final decision on the subject at a later date. Read More
The apology comes after a report by CNN that multiple women accused Freeman of sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior on movie sets and in other professional settings. Read More
The piece was created by Rockland filmmaker Daniel Quintanella, along with friends and film subjects Shuab Ahmed Mahad and Hilowle Aden. Read More
The family of a Maine boy swept away by a river current has announced a public memorial service. Read More
