An intermediary says two of the girls have died of snakebite and about 20 are ill.
May 2014
Federal conservation effort to target Penoscot River habitat
The watershed is home to three endangered fish species: the Atlantic salmon, Atlantic sturgeon and shortnose sturgeon.
Car that held three bodies was torched, Maine investigator testifies
The trial continues of two men accused in a triple murder and arson in Bangor.
Cross Insurance buys Bangor Publishing building
The company will share the space with the Bangor Daily News until the publisher finds a new location.
Sidney man charged with burglary at Travis Mills’ home site
Clinton Bates had been free on probation for about a month before he was arrested in Manchester burglary.
Grant to help Maine nonprofits boost energy efficiency of historic buildings
The goal is to reduce the environmental impact of downtown structures and save on operating costs.
Registration planned for Mallett School
FARMINGTON — Mallett School’s kindergarten registration is set for 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 29. Pre-K registration is set for 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Thursday, May 15, and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, May 16. Children must be five years old on or before Oct. 15 in order to register for kindergarten. For pre-K, children must be […]
U.N.: Spread of polio now a world health emergency
The virus continues to pop up in countries that were previously free of the disease, where civil war or unrest complicate efforts to contain it.
Human remains found in Richmond are Leroy Smith Jr. of Gardiner
Police find Smith’s body in woods off Lincoln Street after his son was arrested in Westbrook on an unrelated warrant.
Maine considers rule change for processing lobster
The change would allow certain processors to hold one less license.