The 25th annual festival, known as MIFF, drew filmmakers from as far as California, Mexico and the United Kingdom and moviegoers from all over the world, according to festival director.
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Pittston Fair to celebrate 70th year this weekend
The Pittston Fair, which runs Thursday through Sunday, is not expected to be impacted by recent concerns about avian flu.
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Multivehicle crash in Fairfield sends three to hospital
Four people injured Sunday morning at intersection of Norridgewock Road and Wood Street, according to police.
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Man fatally shot by deputy at Newport campground was staying there with his family, owner says
Stephen Bossom, 35, was working part time at Sebasticook Lake Campground with his wife, Abbie, when Bossom, armed with a gun, had a confrontation Friday with a deputy from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office, according to the campground’s owner and law enforcement officials.
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Police: Massachusetts man, 19, charged in murder of Skowhegan woman
Jason Servil faces charge in death of Alice Abbott, 20, according to officials.
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Hallowell establishes committee to address city’s need for affordable housing
Group formed in response to residents’ concerns about dramatic rent increases, a lack of available housing and existing living spaces that are unsafe and unsanitary.
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Man, 35, killed at Newport campground in confrontation with sheriff’s deputy
Stephen Bossom was armed with a gun Friday at Sebasticook Lake Campground when he confronted a Penobscot County deputy who then fired on Bossom, killing him, according to authorities.
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Presque Isle man charged with arson in Litchfield gas station fires
Robert Bowring, 39, was charged for allegedly setting fires near gas pumps Thursday night, officials said.
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In effort to retain workers, Waterville-based Day’s Jewelers to lock its doors on Sundays
The employee-owned jeweler has operated seven days a week for decades, but a survey of workers found they were struggling with finding a balance between their professional and personal lives.
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Killer’s spiritual beliefs a factor as authorities weigh request for increased privileges
Enoch Petrucelly, who was found not criminally responsible for stabbing his brother to death in 2008 and committed to the custody of the state, is seeking increased autonomy.