Lewiston police continue to investigate downtown shootings

Two local men suffered wounds in two gunshot incidents.

Vandals cut down state kiosk at Rangeley Lake overlook

The sign was part of the Shelton Noyes Overlook on state Route 17 and part of national scenic byway.

Oxford County approves new contract with detectives union

The contract with the Criminal Investigative Division will be in effect for three years.

Fire heavily damages Greenwood home Thursday night

The fire spread from the chimney to the roof and walls.

Froma Harrop: Two centuries are at war in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin is clearly out of his mind. Only a deranged and isolated leader stuck in a 20th century time warp would launch an unprovoked and barbaric attack against a people he says are the same as his own — and say he is saving them from Nazis.

Fairfield and Unity residents express concerns over scope of ‘forever chemicals’ contamination at town halls with Erin Brockovich

At two weekend town halls to discuss 'forever chemical' contamination with consumer advocate Erin Brockovich, Fairfield and Unity residents expressed concerns about the scope of the contamination — if they should be worried about their kids, their food and their health.

New Ventures Maine offers tuition-free online workshops for June

Augusta man who was shot last month by guard pleads not guilty to assault on federal official

Derik Broox Wight, 41, is being held by federal officials for allegedly attacking a security officer April 20 at the Edmund S. Muskie Federal Building in Augusta.