Read the archive of stories about the Sept. 16 explosion and investigation

Read the full report on the Farmington explosion

The Office of the State Fire Marshal released a 110-page report on the Sept. 16, 2019, explosion at the LEAP building in Farmington.

How risky is flying during the coronavirus pandemic?

Flying can increase your risk of exposure to infection, but airlines are taking some precautions and you can too. Air travel means spending time in security lines and airport terminals, which puts you into close contact with other people. As travel slowly recovers, planes are becoming more crowded, which means you will likely sit close […]

Auburn parents arrested after doctors revive baby with Narcan

The unresponsive 9-month-old was taken to a hospital Friday night.

Lisbon man dies in New Hampshire motorcycle crash

WENTWORTH LOCATION, N.H. — A Lisbon man was killed after crashing his motorcycle Sunday afternoon in northern New Hampshire. Brendan Provencal, 29, was riding his 2000 Suzuki north on Route 16  northeast of Errol about 12:40 p.m. when he crossed the centerline and hit the guardrail on the west side of the road, according to […]

1940 rural fireworks display sent rockets into thousands of spectators

Eighty years ago, in 1940, humanity was facing a life threatening crisis. In early June, the blitzkrieg had been so overpowering that some 338,000 Allied troops were forced to flee the shores of Dunkirk, France. A few days later, Nazi soldiers were marching under the Arc de Triomphe, symbolizing their conquest of the City of […]

Slave-owning presidents become targets of protesters

After a George Washington statue was toppled in Portland, Ore., protesters tried to bring down an Andrew Jackson statue near the White House in Washington.

PHOTO GALLERY: Oxford Hills Class of 2020 graduates

The Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School graduating Class of 2020 received their diplomas June 21 at at the Bridgton Twin Drive-In Theatre.

Nondiscrimination against LGBT individuals isn’t just the law – it helps organizations succeed

Before the Supreme Court ruled that Title VII protects LBGT employees, some organizations were already aware of the benefits of inclusion.

Supreme Court expands workplace equality to LGBTQ employees, but questions remain

Federal law now protects lesbians, gay men and transgender people from being fired or otherwise discriminated against at work. But there are more questions and court cases to come about their rights.