Daniel Ryan was shot and killed by Waldo County Sgt. Nicholas Oettinger last year after police said he swung a burning can of gas at them.
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Lost your ring at the beach or lake? Ring Finders of Maine can help you find it
‘It’s really clear that they just love to help people,’ said a Sabattus woman whose engagement ring was recovered by the group.
Red flag proposal from gun safety advocates qualifies for November ballot
The measure was brought forward by the Maine Gun Safety Coalition after lawmakers failed to pass a red flag law last year in the wake of the Lewiston mass shooting.
Social Security reverses course, will allow Maine parents to register newborns at hospital
The reversal by the Trump administration occurred less than a day after the news had spread to health care providers, sparking criticism and questions from Maine’s congressional delegation.
Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson exploring run for governor
Jackson, a Democrat from Allagash who served 3 terms as Senate president, announced Friday he is forming an exploratory committee as he considers a 2026 run for governor.
Richmond nonprofit to host Zoom talk March 12
The Winter Speaker Series event is titled ‘Rosalie Edge, 1877-1962: Hellcat of Conservation.’
50 pack Gardiner meeting to discuss school health clinic, members’ behavior
While the clinic was not on Thursday’s meeting agenda, community members showed up to support the proposal, for which a memorandum of understanding remains under development.
Gov. Mills says tariff back-and-forth creates ‘significant economic uncertainty’
President Donald Trump on Thursday postponed 25% tariffs on many imports from Mexico and some imports from Canada for a month amid widespread fears of the economic fallout from a broader trade war.
Oakland-area school district hires new superintendent
Andrew Carlton is to start in his new position July 1, succeeding Carl Gartley, who is stepping down at the end of the school year.
Strong woman cited after pedestrian was hit in Farmington
Taller aluminum poles and a new set of flashing crosswalk lights on Main Street will be installed Monday and Tuesday.