James Clark has been charged with murder in the death of Levern Kelley.
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Is Maine part of a coalition of states seeking to broaden access to COVID-19 vaccines? | Fact brief
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently narrowed eligibility for the latest shot, limiting it to people 65 or older and those with underlying health risks.
Norway’s Western Maine Art Group honors late founder with retrospective exhibit
Artist Lajos Matolcsy made his home and legacy in western Maine after defecting from the Soviet bloc, eventually settling with his family in South Paris and sharing his passion for art with his community.
Bowdoin postponed Charlie Kirk vigil over potential threat
Maine State Police informed the college of an ‘external threat’ tied to a student-organized vigil for the slain conservative activist.
Scarborough assistant principal remembered as dedicated coach, friend after fatal car crash
Jacob Brown, 34, a former hockey standout for Lewiston, died Saturday night in a wreck that police said occurred after he drove off from a traffic stop.
Maine communities explore rent control to slow costs in mobile home parks
Sanford is expected to consider a proposed moratorium on mobile home lot rent increases Tuesday. Other towns, including Old Orchard Beach, Waterville and Brunswick, have taken or are considering similar measures.
Maine wedding caterer suddenly cancels contracts, leaving couples out of time and money
The Maine attorney general has fielded 17 complaints against Simply Catered by Bethany in the past two months.
Fall games are underway at Telstar, ‘Come pack the hill’
Girls and boys soccer; football and field hockey have all begun their fall seasons.
How does Maine’s forest carbon credit market work?
As carbon credits gain traction, efforts are underway to help small-scale forest landowners participate.
Man swims to safety after vehicle submerges in stream off I-295 in West Gardiner
A Winslow man who apparently fell asleep Sunday while driving on Interstate 295 was able to swim to safety after his vehicle went off the highway and into Cobbosseecontee Stream.