The sprinkler system put most of the fire out and helped firefighters keep the cooking fire contained to kitchen.
2024
A grant program offers Maine caregivers something hard to come by: a break
Respite for ME, a 2-year pilot program that launched in 2022, offers up to $5,171 to those providing care for a loved one at home.
Three people taken to hospital after motorcycle, SUV crash on Route 27 in Carrabassett Valley
Tom Sing, 74, of Brooksville, Florida, received a serious leg injury and a possible head injury after his motorcycle crossed the centerline and collided with an SUV driven by Rodene Withee, 77, of Madison, Police Chief Mark Lopez said.
Bath Iron Works prepares to christen newest warship
The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer is named after Irish citizen Patrick Gallagher, who served as a lance corporal during the Vietnam War.
Shark spotted near Scarborough, Cape Elizabeth was a great white
After multiple reported sightings last week, experts confirmed that at least one great white shark was in southern Maine waters.
LeBron James selected as male flagbearer for United States
James, who is the first men’s basketball player to earn the honor, will play in his fourth Olympics.
Brittney Griner honored to be wearing a USA Basketball jersey again after time in Russian prison
After the two-time gold medalist received a nine-year sentence, she figured her Olympic career was over.
Bread the focus of conference and fair this week in Skowhegan
The two-day Kneading Conference is set for Thursday and Friday in downtown Skowhegan, followed by the Maine Artisan Bread Fair on Saturday at the Skowhegan State Fairgrounds.
Wall Street climbs as Big Tech recovers following worst week in months
The gains were broad, with more than three-quarters of the stocks in the S&P 500 closing higher.
Maine to receive up to $72 million for more heat pumps in federal program for 5 New England states
The goal is for heat pumps to reach at least 65% of residential-scale heating, air conditioning and water heating sales by 2030 and 90% by 2040.