Sydney King, Nokomis High School

China, Cornville properties among 4 targeted for seizure in illegal marijuana cases

For the first time, federal prosecutors say they are seeking the forfeiture of Maine properties used in illegal cannabis growing operations that might be tied to organized, transnational crime organizations.

Winslow, Hartland area Scouts spend day at Fenway Park

Bingham man with sex offense history indicted on charges he sexually assaulted minors last July

Christopher C. Cates, 48, of Bingham, who is a lifetime registered sexual offender, was indicted earlier this month on charges he sexually assaulted multiple children and later attempted to interfere in the investigation into his conduct following his arrest.

Child, 10, suffers serious injuries in Corinna crash

The driver of the vehicle, who was not seriously injured, was operating with a suspended driver’s license when he crashed into a tree on Saturday, according to Maine State Police.

Unconventional high school course has Newport-area students hooked

Nokomis Regional High School has a philosophy of 'doing high school differently,' and it's doing that with a new English elective in which students learn the art of fly-fishing.

Man dies when fire destroys house in Newport

Allen Easley, 54, was killed Sunday in the blaze at 578 Mullen Road. His mother, who owned the house, survived, according to officials.

Corinna man killed in motorcycle crash, state police say

Merle Page, 60, of Corinna, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash Friday evening, according to Maine State Police.

Parents arrested after baby suffers drug overdose in Maine

The 11-month-old girl was found in cardiac arrest and taken to a hospital, where she was resuscitated and stabilized.

Newport-area school district reports ‘isolated case’ of COVID-19

Schools in Regional School Unit 19 will remain open as the one positive case of COVID-19 is said to be isolated, according to the Center for Disease Control.