Decades-old abuse claims against Portland diocese, once blocked, pour in after state law change
More than a dozen people once barred by statutes of limitations are suing the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland.Read More
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‘Comics by people with day jobs:’ Maine comic artists and illustrators drawn into another world
The artists’ reasons are many: ‘To improve. For therapy. To scratch an itch. To avoid doing other things sometimes. For
Read MoreChristmas tree bonfire benefits Hallowell firefighters
Organizers estimate about $200 was raised for the Hallowell Firefighters Association.Read More
Read MoreWeekly European market in Bangor offers unique items
BANGOR — A Bangor store and farmer’s market is offering unique items from across the ocean. Ingrid’s German Gift Shop
Read MoreFocus on Farming: Whitehill Farm
Whitehill Farm can be found on McCrillis Corner Road, about a mile and a half in. If you’re past the
Read MoreBangor police advise safe winter driving practices
BANGOR — With the arrival of winter weather, officials remind drivers about the importance of safety on the road. Although
Read MoreVolunteers recover, restore Saco bridge washed away by December storm
Nearly 30 people, including members of the University of New England men’s hockey team, help lift the 1,500-pound structure Saturday.Read
Read MorePhoto album: Troop 121 gathers Christmas trees
Each year following the Christmas season, members of Boy Scout Troop 121 in Auburn collect Christmas trees in early January
Read MoreSolon woman handed 5-year prison sentence for unlawful sexual contact with a juvenile
Chelsea Holt, 29, had part of her sentence suspended, but will be placed on sex offender registry for 25 years.Read
Read MoreSkowhegan Savings second annual Season of Giving grants $20,000 to 20 nonprofits
SKOWHEGAN — Skowhegan Savings celebrated the holiday season with their second annual “Season of Giving” by donating $20,000 to 20
Read MoreHow Bangor’s former city dump turned into a ski slope 50 years ago
Essex Woods in Bangor is today mostly used for walking, biking, birdwatching and playing with our canine friends at its
Read MoreUniversity partnership to bring legal help to northern Maine
FORT KENT, Maine — When Mainers work together, they accomplish some remarkable things. That’s what happened when University of Maine
Read MoreLooking Back on Jan. 7
100 Years Ago: 1923 John Allen, 25, of Oxford was rushed to Ste Marie’s hospital last evening via an electric
Read MoreLaw Enforcement Town Hall highlights impact of mental health as top issue
STATEWIDE — In a recent town hall style forum, we spoke to police chiefs from around the region about the
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