Black bears have been spotted in Rumford and Ellsworth this week.
May 2013
Lawyer: Tsarnaev’s widow to continue cooperating
Katherine Russell hasn’t been charged with any wrongdoing, but she is under intense scrutiny by the FBI as it investigates the deadly April 15 bombing.
Police search for missing Maine girl
Authorities say that Nichole Cable, 15, was last seen by her parents at about 9 p.m. Sunday.
Tanker owners seek dismissal of N.H.-Maine bridge lawsuit
They say repairs of damage to the Sarah Mildred Long Bridge “constitute an improvement or betterment of the bridge.”
Arias back in court as jury ponders death option
The prosecutor must convince the jury that the murder was committed in an especially cruel, heinous and depraved manner.
Big transformer headed to new Maine substation
The transformer is scheduled leave the Mack Point Marine Terminal in Searsport early this morning on a 16-axle tractor-trailer rig.
Lithgow Public Library book sale set for May 16-18
AUGUSTA — A book sale and bake sale, sponsored by the Friends of Lithgow Library, will be held Thursday, Friday and Saturday in the Reading Room of Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop St.
Marlee’s Ride set for May 19
WINTHROP — Marlee’s Ride — A Ride 2 Remember, a benefit motorcycle ride, will begin at 11 a.m. Sunday at Peppers Garden and Grill on Main Street.
Obama’s second term: Are distractions a perfect storm?
Analysis: Republicans are invigorated as the White House struggles to control administration missteps.
Maine highway budget targets product, commish says
It would cut 56.5 vacant positions, cap state costs for employees’ health insurance and freeze merit and longevity pay for employees