The Select Board accepted Richard Caton IV’s resignation Monday, with regret. His last day is Aug. 3.
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Gov. Mills swears in new chief medical examiner for Maine
Dr. Alice Briones is a Maine native who recently retired as head of the U.S. Armed Forces Medical Examiner System.
Midcoast scientists team up to save marsh habitats
Rising sea levels bring tides that threaten coastal birds’ extinction. Maine scientists have teamed up to create more resilient marsh systems, and the Midcoast is spearheading the movement.
Photos: Young people with critical illnesses bag Maine moose hunting permits at ceremony in Augusta
Gov. Janet Mills was among the state officials who awarded the 2024 moose hunting permits during a ceremony at the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife.
Family sues Cumberland County Jail leaders over man’s overdose death
James Mannion begged for suboxone for months before dying of a fentanyl overdose 2 years ago. His family says the Cumberland County Jail should have listened.
Lewiston shoemaker Rancourt & Co. crafts Team USA Olympic shoes for a fourth time
Traditional white suede bucks will be worn for the opening ceremony in Paris.
Pittston Select Board withholding road commissioner’s pay until he meets to discuss his job performance
Road Commissioner Sam Snow has been at the center of municipal controversy over the past year regarding the services he provides the town.
Lewiston and state police investigate 3 shootings, 1 fatal, and respond to public concern
Police Chief David St. Pierre plans to increase patrols in the city’s high crime areas.
Big G’s Deli in Winslow closes permanently after 38 years
Big G’s was a staple for decades in Winslow and much of central Maine, known for its expansive menu, large portions and homemade white, wheat, rye and pumpernickel breads used for sandwiches.
Four-vehicle crash in Jefferson sends 3 people to hospitals
Three people suffered serious injuries, with one having to be taken by a LifeFlight of Maine helicopter to Maine Medical Center in Portland.