Norway woman explains why she buried her friend in the backyard

In an interview Wednesday, Vernelle Jackson said she buried the woman in her yard to fulfill her dying friend's last wish.

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CMP submits last-minute change to power line plan to avoid protected pond

The company now wants to build the transmission line farther from remote Beattie Pond, which was a sticking point for land-use regulators last week.

Year-old baby died after mother rubbed heroin on her gums, police say

Kimberly Nelligan of Bangor pleads not guilty to endangering the welfare of a child.

‘Finding Our Voices’ exhibit at University of Maine at Augusta lifts veil on domestic violence

Patrisha McLean found her voice after leaving an abusive marriage, and she wants to use it to help lift the shame and stigma that's attached to victims of domestic violence and abuse.

Dysart’s restaurant won’t be open 24/7 anymore

The popular pit stop off Interstate 95 in Hermon known for classic diner food will close for 5 hours overnight starting Oct. 1.

With lawsuit pending, Prime Automotive Group fires David Rosenberg

Rosenberg accused the company's largest investor of financial misconduct in a lawsuit he filed in July.

Vaccine bill passed by lawmakers likely headed for statewide vote

Opponents of the new requirement for school-age immunizations submit more than enough valid signatures to challenge the law on the March ballot.

Replica of Columbus’ Santa Maria docks in Portland Harbor

The original was the flagship for explorer Christopher Columbus' voyage to discover maritime routes to the Americas in 1492.

No statewide protocol, but firefighters taught to deal with propane

Full time and part-time firefighters get 40 hours of training for certification.