The sun is at its lowest high point in the sky and winter is about to set in hard, so we might as well celebrate the recent harvest and the remnants of our summer cheer, writes Dana Wilde.
2015
Police stumped by large number of pedestrian deaths in Maine
2015 was the worst year for pedestrian fatalities in nearly two decades.
Fireball streaking across U.S. sky was Russian rocket debris
A white fireball was seen over Arizona, Nevada and California, creating a stir on social media among those who saw it.
For 55 officers involved in fatal shootings this year, it wasn’t their first time
For a handful of officers it was their third fatal shooting and for one, his fourth.
New Jersey girl calls 911 after touching Elf on the Shelf
The 7-year-old was worried that the magic of Christmas would go away because she touched the elf.
New Hampshire employees to begin active shooter training
All state employees will learn what to do if an active shooter enters a state building.
British MP says U.S. denied boarding to Muslim family
No reason was given when a family, headed to Disneyland, was unable to board a flight at Gatwick Airport.
Man killed in Aroostook County camper fire
Investigators are trying to determine the cause of the Wednesday morning fire, which killed Michael Kelley, 60.
Donors rally to pay for Sidney dog’s surgery
The Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office says there’s no evidence the driver of the car that hit Diesel, who the family considered euthanizing before an outpouring of donations, did it intentionally or drove onto their Middle Road lawn.
Three Biddeford residents charged with trafficking in crack cocaine
Two separate investigations in which agents made a number of undercover drug purchases led to the arrests Tuesday.