The best in images captured in 2017.
2017
Portland’s Polar Express thriving despite uncertain future
The Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad move is delayed, but still planned, after hitting fundraising frost heave.
Matinicus lobsterman gives hundreds of pounds of lobster away on Christmas Eve
Noah Ames decided to show his children that Christmas is about more than getting presents.
Parsonsfield woman critically injured in Buxton crash
Lauren Edgerly, 26, lost control of her car while talking to her mother on her cellphone, police say.
North Korea calls latest U.N. sanctions ‘an act of war’
The resolution will crack down on the smuggling of banned items as well as lowering the limit on the country’s refined oil imports.
N.H. town hosts Eastern Snowmobile Racing Hall of Fame
The effort aims to keep alive Lancaster’s heritage as the birthplace of snowmobile racing.
Jerusalem violence puts damper on Christmas in Bethlehem
The city’s mayor says celebrations were toned down because of anger over President Trump’s naming of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
Maine’s high court seeks justification for broad hate-crime order
The Turner man’s attorney says the injunction should limit his client only from threatening or using violence against individuals because of their sexual orientation.
USDA giving $500,000 to Aroostook Micmacs for new building
The Presque Isle facility will provide space for a variety of tribal programs.
Kristi Mann answers Five Questions
Name: Kristi Mann Age: 59 Title: President Organization: Augusta Symphony Orchestra About: A nonprofit community orchestra that provides affordable live classical music in central Maine as well as an educational service to both its members and the community. Website: augustasymphonymaine.org What’s your biggest challenge? Right now, it’s audience growth and member growth. We are not […]