Catholic parishes collect new toys, clothes for children, teens

Wood-pellet mill, rail connection planned for Millinocket

The new plant and rail improvements could allow Maine to produce and ship industrial-grade wood pellets to Europe, where they are a critical energy source.

Allstate, Progressive drop Millinocket company over racist Juneteenth sign

The Harry E. Reed Insurance Agency had already faced criticism after it posted a sign that was dismissive of the holiday and included a racist trope.

Five-year-old boy falls off dock and drowns in Millinocket

The victim’s family was renting a camp on Ambajejus Lake, and the boy fell into the water while fishing from the dock.

Registration opens for summer Catholic youth program

GWI to expand fiber-optic broadband networks in 5 Maine communities

The planned fiber-optic expansion will be accessible to 12,000 homes and businesses, including some in South Portland.

Remains of World War II pilot from Maine finally back home

Ernest Vienneau was killed in 1944 and his body lost at sea. On Saturday he was brought home to Millinocket, where he will be buried on Oct. 9.

Maine supreme court upholds murder conviction in killing of Millinocket marijuana grower

Three people were sentenced to prison in the 2017 home invasion in which 59-year-old Wayne Lapierre and his wife were both shot in the head, prosecutors said.

Lawsuit against Maine venue accused of being ‘superspreader’ puts other businesses at risk

A battle over providing businesses with legal immunity to COVID-19 lawsuits is on hold for the time being in Congress, but businesses are still worried.

Claim filed against Big Moose Inn on behalf of Maplecrest patient from Madison who died from COVID-19

The reception for the wedding that turned into a superspreader event was held at the Big Moose Inn in Millinocket. The inn's attorney stated that transmission of the disease likely happened at earlier events.