Xavier Pelkey, 19, entered the plea Friday in federal court in Bangor to a charge of conspiring to provide material support to terrorists, prosecutors said.
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Winthrop School Board approves budget proposal with less than 1% increase
The $12.8 million school spending plan has a modest increase from last year, despite what officials called a “difficult” budget year.
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Skowhegan pushes to position itself as a destination for outdoor enthusiasts
Several projects are in the works to lure outdoor adventurers to town, and Main Street Skowhegan this week is organizing an Outdoor Rec & Tech Summit to address obstacles facing the outdoor recreation industry in Maine.
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Winthrop Town Council votes to halt quarry excavation for 6 months
The decision delays a controversial proposal for a quarry on Turkey Lane.
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Colby College joins broad network to support rural students on path to higher education
Colby announced Tuesday it is part of the Small Town and Rural Students College Network, an organization of colleges and universities across the nation working to help rural students enroll and succeed in higher education.
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Video: Sen. Collins, while touring Augusta theater, urges calm as Trump is charged with felonies
Susan Collins, speaking at the Colonial Theater in downtown Augusta on Tuesday, also reiterated that the former president is not her first choice for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
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Head clerk at Capital Judicial Center in Augusta retires after 40 years in judicial system
Helping the public navigate the court system proved a rewarding career for Michele Lumbert of Pittston.
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Number of sports officials dwindling to crisis level, but Alfond center seeks to train next generation in Waterville area
Alfond Youth & Community Center hosted a clinic Saturday to help bolster the ranks of local baseball and softball umpires. Leaders say there is a national shortage of sports officials caused by their poor treatment at the hands of coaches, parents and fans.
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Invasive tree bug prompts expanded emergency order across central Maine, state officials say
Under the emergency order, state officials are restricting the movement of ash trees, green ash waste, ash firewood ‘and any other materials that may be a means of emerald ash borer transportation.’
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Man whose social media post led to Skowhegan-area school closures charged with terrorizing
Janathian Viles was arrested Thursday after a police officer interviewed him in Brewer, according to Skowhegan police Chief David Bucknam.