On a Maine island, school gets out early when COVID-19 strands teachers on the mainland

One person on the daily ferry between Rockland and North Haven tested positive for COVID-19. Then everyone else in the crew did, too.

Man missing from Rockport lived in Farmington

Jared Paradee recently moved to Rockport from Rockland. He lived in Farmington about 10 years ago and hasn't been seen since Feb. 18.

Four exhibitions to open for public viewing

Center for Maine Contemporary Art

Owls Head man arrested for refusing to wear mask or leave high school

The staff at Oceanside High School, and later police, told the man to wear a mask or leave the school in Rockland.

Dennis Dechaine seeks advanced DNA testing in 1988 Maine murder

Dechaine was convicted in Knox County Superior Court in 1989 for the brutal murder of 12-year-old Sarah Cherry in Bowdoin.

‘Food for Thought’ to host talk by tiny house builder

As Downeaster nears a milestone birthday, questions arise about its future

While politicians favor expanding the train service, COVID has changed riding habits, perhaps permanently. Expenses and emissions also warrant consideration.

Heavy rainfall, powerful wind gusts clobber Maine coastal communities

The Halloween weekend storm dropped more than 6 inches of rain in some places, flooded roads and produced gusts up to 57 mph as thousands of customers lost electricity.

United Midcoast Charities awards $11K for OUT Maine youth programs

Kennebec Valley Community College offers certificate programs