Executive director of Maine Arts Commission stepping down
David Greenham, the former board chairman, had taken over the role on an interim basis in 2021.Read More
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Widow’s plea for new safety rules changes state law on transporting caskets
Had they existed sooner, regulations for modified hearses might have saved a man killed in a 2017 wreck in Greene.Read
Read MoreAugusta councilors renew city manager’s contract for another year
Susan Robertson, who has held the role since 2021, said she plans to retire next fall.Read More
Read MoreLimerick man dies, another hurt in two-car collision in Waterboro
Officials say a Jeep crossed the center line, colliding with a GMC towing a trailer. Read More
Read MoreLewiston police arrest New Jersey man on drug, weapons charges
Rios is no stranger to criminal activity in downtown Lewiston, according to court records. In 2020, he was one of
Read MorePortland bars remote participation at upcoming encampments workshop
The Portland City Council has scheduled a workshop to discuss policies for encampments in the city on September 26, but
Read MoreMaine murder suspect arrested in Mississippi
An Augusta man wanted for homicide in Maine was arrested by police in Mississippi earlier this month, according to Maine
Read MoreTwo charged after multiple stolen vehicles found at St. Albans property, police say
Steven Dumont, 41, and Shania Tripp, 25, both of St. Albans, were arrested Wednesday and charged with receiving stolen property
Read MoreAugusta councilors vote to fund winter overnight shelter for 2 months longer than last year
City officials also expressed frustration with what they say is a lack of timely state support for helping people who
Read MoreCentral Maine arrest log: Sept. 15-22
IN AUGUSTA, Friday, Sept. 15, at 5:38 a.m., Jennifer J. Blomquist, 49, of Augusta, was arrested on a warrant. 9:08 a.m.,
Read MoreUnconventional high school course has Newport-area students hooked
Nokomis Regional High School has a philosophy of “doing high school differently,” and it’s doing that with a new English
Read MoreMoratorium on manure spreading at Norway cemetery may be modified
The Lakes Association of Norway asked for the delay to seek more information before asking the Select Board for a
Read MoreLewiston council wades into debate over youth theater program in schools
A council resolution deemed an ’emergency’ was heavily debated Tuesday after councilors said Lewiston schools should not be working with
Read MoreUMaine Fort Kent lights up field for first ever night game in honor of beloved resident
FORT KENT, Maine — Hundreds came out on Friday night dressed in community colors and cheered as newly donated lights illuminated the
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