Officials: A Chevrolet Equinox driven by Klay Dunning, 18, of Chesterville hit a Hyundai Elantra driven by Jared Peaslee, 38, of Fairfield. Marietta Peaslee, 41, of Fairfield was inside the vehicle with Jared Peaslee.
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Damariscotta waterfront restaurant destroyed in early-morning fire
No one was injured in the fire at the Schooner Landing Restaurant and Marina, police said.
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Central Maine Labor Council hosts lunch in Skowhegan to celebrate Labor Day weekend
The event was organized to support two local labor unions now in contract negotiations with their employers.
Posted inMaine, News
United Way of Southern Maine awarded $5.4 million grant for immigrant support
The funds will be distributed to local organizations that provide food, shelter and other resources to immigrants.
Posted inMaine, News
Number of Maine children in state custody rises to 20-year high
There are 468 more children in protective custody now than 6 years ago, when state officials faced fresh scrutiny in the wake of 2 high-profile child deaths. What’s driving the increase?
Posted inBusiness, Maine
In photos: For these Mainers, this holiday’s just another day of labor
Labor Day’s not a day off for everyone. Here are photos of a few of the Mainers who work on a day many others take off.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Politics
Races to watch: Control of the Maine State House is at stake
Which party is in the majority could come down to a few hundred votes scattered across a dozen or so districts.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Life in the Pines
Life in the Pines: A generational shift is hard to swallow
A shift over summer brings new phase of growth for Marla Hoffman’s youngest.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
‘There is so much potential’: University of Southern Maine plans to grow in Lewiston and Auburn
The school is rolling out Lewiston-Auburn’s first undergraduate health care major — occupational therapy.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Who will win control of the Maine Legislature this November?
Insiders expect a tough battle in both the House and Senate, with Democrats defending more open seats and Republicans hoping voters are hungry for change.