Bangor parents plead not guilty to murder in son’s death

Prosecutors say 10-year-old Braxtyn Smith endured months of abuse before his death in February.

Student backpack giveaway set for July 28

In Maine, Portland/Auburn area Verizon Wireless retail locations will be giving away hundreds of free backpacks at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 28, at eight locations.

Roux Institute students help Maine’s air ambulance service respond to emergencies faster

The Portland graduate students analyzed data from LifeFlight to see where it could cut down the time it takes to get in the air.

Bingham woman in Somerset County crash in ‘critical’ condition; baby suffers leg injuries

Kennedy Humphrey, 18, and Adrean Yates, 27, of Bingham, remained Tuesday at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor after the car they were in Saturday collided with a Chevrolet truck on Kennebec River Road in Concord. A baby in the back seat of the car suffered leg injuries.

Central Maine arrest log: June 29 – July 5

Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for June 29 - July 5, 2024.

Funding opportunities expanded for specialty crop growers

Producers can apply for assistance on their calendar year 2024 expenses beginning July 1 through Jan. 31, 2025.

Vienna man indicted for allegedly firing gun near home

The Kennebec County grand jury indictments for June.

Farm Service Agency seeks farmers, ranchers to serve on committees

All nomination forms for the 2024 election must be postmarked or received in the local USDA Service Center by Aug. 1.

Central Maine arrest log: June 15-21

Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for June 15-21, 2024.

Producers, landowners can sign up for Grassland Conservation Reserve Program