Unity College is one of the few places across the country advancing the study of tardigrades, micro-animals capable of survival in outer space.

The damage from wood stove fire could have been worse if teenager hadn’t responded quickly, fire officials say.

Kerry Stevens, of Norridgewock, has been released on bail and received a deferred sentencing.

Cindy Brown denies she spit on Paul Frederic, but pleaded guilty because she has a chance to clear her name after probation, her lawyer said.

The Skowhegan Savings Bank branch was robbed less than three weeks after Camden National Bank was robbed, in both cases by a man with hammer.

Chief Jeffrey Fenlason, who has been chief for four years, left abruptly to pursue other interests, according to the town manager.

The state is considering a proposed 62-turbine project that was put on hold because of concern about threatened bat populations.