Mysterious missile explosion in northwestern Russia leaves unanswered questions
2019
Monster penguin once swam New Zealand oceans, scientists say
Fossilized bones indicate the penguin was about the size of a human.
Maine nightjar monitoring lecture planned for Aug. 22 in Palermo
Logan Parker of the Maine Natural History Observatory will speak at Palermo Community Library.
Planned Parenthood will forgo federal funds in Maine, U.S., over abortion ‘gag rule’
The reproductive health care provider will lose $400,000 a year for services in Maine rather than submit to a Trump administration rule that bars it from making abortion referrals.
Winslow police warn of fake money circulating
Heather Gilbert, 43, of Waterville has been charged in connection with a report Monday of a false $100 bill being spent at J&S Oil on Bay Street.
Augusta’s first retail medical marijuana stores approved by Planning Board
Three medical marijuana stores received conditional use approvals from the board, but still must show compliance with new city licensing requirements.
Wilton man, ATV hit bridge railing and fall 15 feet to rocks
Inexperience was a contributing factor in the crash, Maine Game Warden Kris MacCabe said.
Expanding mass transit tops Portland-area transportation priorities
Regional planners will use results of an online survey to help direct funding.
Fire destroys workshop buildings in Winslow but firefighters save nearby house
A fire Wednesday afternoon tore through two attached workshop buildings near an old farmhouse at 627 Abbott Road, destroying the buildings, but firefighters were able to prevent the blaze from spreading to the house.
Harvard Pilgrim plans to merge with Tufts Health Plan
The combined health insurance provider would serve nearly 2.4 million members in New England.