Battalion Sgt. Maj. Jim Mardin served in the Army in an anti-aircraft unit, disembarking onto Omaha Beach in Normandy on June 12, 1944.

The nonprofit Questbridge adds Bates College, Harvard College and the University of Richmond to its roster of partners in higher education.

Cpl. Anthony York gave his first report to Regional School Unit 73 directors.

Police say the youth is refusing to cooperate with the investigation.

More than $7,000 was raised during games Monday night with additional donations coming in this week, bringing the total to more than $9,000.

A Central Maine Power spokesperson said the aggressive tactics of scammers include going door-to-door to try to get money from customers.

Trevor Averill is accused in the July 2020 death of 2-month-old daughter Harper Averill.

Lawmakers are told that a proposal to limit General Assistance housing support would put hundreds of families at risk of eviction.

One of the options for the Fire Rescue Department is to add one per diem part-time coverage for weekends from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

Officials and environmental organizations are hoping Atlantic salmon and other migratory fish will return upriver.

The RSU 9 board approved a field trip for 13 students through the school's International Student Program.

Police used home surveillance footage to track down Jason Folkner, who was arrested on charges of burglary, vehicle burglary and two counts of theft.

The annual report was due a year ago and never submitted to lawmakers, one of whom has asked for an investigation.

Livermore Falls police are still investigating a Dec. 30 burglary at Fish Meadow Cannabis at 93 Main St.

She was 1 of 2 Republican senators to break ranks and oppose Trump's nominee Thursday, but it didn't stop Hegseth's nomination or eventual confirmation.

Sharon Frost addressed local concerns and encouraged public involvement in state policymaking.

The local police chief appealed to the court to not release the men from custody given their repeated lawlessness and "total disregard for judicial authority."

The temporary restraining order sought by Arizona, Illinois, Oregon and Washington was the first to get a hearing before a judge and applies nationally.

Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Collins broke ranks with President Trump and his allies who have mounted an extensive public campaign to push Hegseth toward confirmation.

The annual Western Mountain 7v7 Soccer Classic will take place Aug. 1-3.

The document limits facilities to 15 acres and includes protections for firefighters.

Wilde, who has worked Sundays at Ron's Market in Farmington and used his earnings for scholarships at Mt. Blue High School, will retire Sunday, Jan. 26.

An 'immediate pause' has been ordered on any regulations, guidance, announcements, press releases, social media and website posts until approved by a political appointee.

The Maine Gun Safety Coalition says it collected more than 80,000 signatures in an effort to put the measure on the ballot in November.

The book is one of a series by Midcoast author and illustrator Peter Brown.

As the company experiences financial troubles, the Maine Department of Education hopes to get relief for school districts.

A decision to revoke cost-of-living increases in reimbursements for Medicaid services this month came as a surprise to nonprofits.

The highly contagious virus has wreaked havoc on flocks of chickens, and Mainers are now seeing the impacts in local stores with empty or sparsely stocked egg coolers.

The first of two public hearings is held on updating master plan.

A multiagency presentation before lawmakers warns of the difficulty the state will face trying to meet the needs of residents adversely affected by the spreading of sewage sludge containing forever chemicals.

Firefighters and equipment from Minot, Poland, Hebron and Oxford assisted Mechanic Falls crews after the trailer at 327 North St. went up in flames shortly before 4 p.m.

Regulators are leaning on them to collect data that will help evaluate the northern shrimp stock and, potentially, inform the future of the long-closed fishery.

Selectmen on Tuesday evening voted to sell a sewer foreclosed property and three others the town has owned for years.

The first legislation for Donald Trump to sign in his new term will require a massive ramping up of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's capabilities but does not include any new funding for the agency.

The American Civil Liberties Union of Maine was in court Wednesday to argue for the widespread release of low-income Mainers who face criminal charges but have not been appointed lawyers.

Officials began looking at options following reassessments in Auburn that led to higher property taxes for many homeowners.

Enrollment for 2025 increased 3% to 64,678 people, which is far below the peak enrollment of 84,059 in 2016.

The District Attorney's Office is expected to move back to the Franklin County Courthouse on Main Street once the administrative offices are renovated.

The project at the intersection with Main Street is slated to be done in 2026.

The falcon had apparently chased a pigeon into the old mill before becoming lost and disoriented in the roughly one acre of mill space. It was estimated the bird had been inside the mill, away from its food and water sources, for nearly a week.

Local schools were put on lockdown and residents sheltered in place as the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office negotiated with the man to surrender.

By Thursday, agencies must compile a list of federal DEI offices and workers, with a 'reduction-in-force action' expected next week.

The DOJ memo tells prosecutors in no uncertain terms that they are expected to carry out the policy vision of Donald Trump’s White House when it comes to beefed-up enforcement of immigration laws.

The increase will affect railroad crossings in Auburn, Lewiston, Monmouth, Winthrop, Waterville and beyond.