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Parts of Down East and the Midcoast are now in a severe drought, while southern, central, western and parts of eastern Maine ...

A 17-year-old male was arrested after leading police on a chase from Main Street to the intersection of Cedar and Lincoln streets, officials said.

Summertime in Maine can bring welcome sunshine and warmth. But under certain conditions, hot and humid weather can cause problems for the body: anything from minor muscle cramps and skin rashes to ...

Employers have a legal duty to keep employees safe, but there are no specific standards for heat protections. A state bill in 2021 to require heat safety training and provide breaks and water for ...

Two recent federal court rulings struck down a pair of Maine ballot questions that sought to improve our democracy by minimizing the influence of so-called “dark money” in politics from foreign ...

Visitors to Norway Memorial Library can enjoy an art exhibit in the reference room. Items of Refuse features fourteen works of encaustic mixed media by Heather Newton Brown. The art exhibit explores ...

Allan Castro broke up the no-hitter in the Portland seventh with a single. Ronaldo Hernandez had a single and an RBI double, while Ronald Rosario, Miguel Bleis and Brooks Bannon also singled for the ...

We talked to three accomplished drivers about the upcoming Oxford 250 and Wednesday’s media day at Oxford Plains Speedway. Turner’s Mike Rowe is one of four drivers to win three Oxford 250s, Eddie ...

The Friday night event at Mike McGraw Field will feature food, games and back-to-school supplies. Local police have been ...

The committee is exploring options to either form one police department, go with Franklin County Sheriff's Office, or just share services.

Standing on the 18th tee at the Augusta Country Club on Wednesday afternoon, that’s what Jack Quinn did. The Gardiner Area ...