Mi’kmaq Nation and federal wildlife refuge agree to share land in Aroostook County
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will build a new trail connecting the refuge to tribal land as part of the historic co-stewardship agreement.
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U.K. teen sentenced after walking from Quebec into Maine illegally to work
Ali Mohammed Ali Abdullah told immigration officials he had come to Maine hoping to find work.
Lewiston man sentenced to 5 years in 2025 fatal car crash
The May 2025 wreck claimed the life of 28-year-old Natasha Thoits of Lewiston.
Head in the clouds across Lewiston-Auburn bridge
A bicyclist is seen in silhouette.
Uranium glass, ‘Build a Duck’ among offerings at new Lewiston store for art and oddities
The Buzz: The owners of 83 & Co. say they already feel the buzz about their store full of art and unusual pieces.
Sister offered a home to troubled teen before Chelsea double homicide
The woman testified in the second day of a hearing at the Capital Judicial Center to determine whether the boy will be tried as an adult.
Lewiston’s Captain Morgan remembered for tattoo artistry, impact on industry
Frank Morgan died Sunday at Central Maine Medical Center from multiple health conditions.
Lessons on birds take flight at Rumford library
Children spent the past month studying Maine birds, keeping a journal and building birdhouses.
Bethel area to hold Green-up Day on May 2
Volunteers are invited to bring work boots, gloves and reflective clothing to help clean up the streets.
Future of Lewiston’s Colisée murky as leading financier backs out of deal
The venue’s prospective buyer says efforts continue to keep The Colisée on track for the next hockey season.
Body of lobsterman recovered in Down East bay
Thomas West, 63, of Steuben, was found dead Wednesday in Dyer Bay, according to the Maine Marine Patrol.
UMF to host 13th annual Maine Fiddlehead Festival May 2
The festival will be held rain or shine between the Olsen Student Center and Roberts Learning Center.
Newry woman finds gentler pace with donkeys
Longtime horsewoman Suzanne Pierce said her rescue donkeys are a different kind of commitment: ‘When you get a donkey, it’s for life.’
Bethel student launches Girls in Science Day for Maine middle schoolers
Hands-on labs, mentorship and a student-led vision drew 40 girls to the inaugural program at Gould Academy in Bethel.
With regret, Lewiston school board OKs $130 million budget that cuts about 28 positions
The vote on the 8% larger budget was unanimous, but members said they did so reluctantly because of the more than two dozen positions cut.
Cumberland County officials vote to remove ICE from jail contract with feds
The decision comes after 8 months of public outcry over immigration detentions and roughly 3 months after the Department of Homeland Security pulled dozens of its prisoners from Cumberland County Jail.
Jim Bennett to stay on with Lisbon in advisory role
Jim Bennett had been the interim town manager before councilors appointed Sarah Bennett as town manager earlier this month.
Supermajority vote requirement tangles Lewiston budget plan
Lewiston city councilors learned Tuesday a supermajority vote is required to pass any new budget if the burden on taxpayers is more than 3.3% higher than the current burden.
Lewiston woman makes manslaughter plea in 2024 Litchfield killing
Shari Allimah pleaded guilty Tuesday in the death of Gerald Marin less than a week before her trial was scheduled to start.
A Kennebunk resident has been in ICE custody for 8 months. His friends are advocating for his release.
Hossam ‘Maha’ Mohamed has been moved between 6 facilities since he was detained in August. His supporters fear for his health and what might happen if he is deported to Egypt.
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