More Mainers are leaning on state help to pay for burials, cremations

Funeral directors say they are seeing more situations where General Assistance is needed to pay for a burial or cremation, but the amount paid by the program doesn't completely cover expenses.

3.8 magnitude earthquake rattles Maine and is felt far beyond

The earthquake, which struck just after 10 a.m., was centered about 6 miles southeast of York Harbor. Its effects were felt as far north as Bangor and south as New York City.

Tractor-trailer driver from Buxton arrested for OUI by Capitol Police in Augusta

Gerald King, 64, of Buxton, was arrested Wednesday after failing a sobriety test while driving a tractor-trailer through Augusta, state police said.

This company from southern Maine is first in state to offer ‘renewable propane’ for home heating

Waltz & Sons Propane is looking to establish a market for the alternative fuel – which can be used in all propane applications without modifying appliances – even if it starts as a money-loser.

It’s a boy! Scarborough 911 dispatcher praised for helping hospital-bound dad deliver baby

911 dispatcher Nicole Thompson has been nominated for a 'stork award' for talking the father through his son's delivery.

Buxton community comes together for family after devastating house fire

The Poitras family lost their home to an accidental fire on Sept. 16 that left much of the house damaged by smoke and water.

Buxton police chief resigns amid investigation of ‘personnel matter’

Chief Troy Cline had been on administrative leave for about a month before his resignation was accepted by the Buxton Board of Selectmen on Wednesday.

Lewiston-, Skowhegan-based engineer unit changes hands

Belgrade camp hosts Lego Pinewood Derby

Novel Jazz Septet presents matinee performance of jazz icons