Drought conditions worsen across central Maine

Lower snowpacks over the past few winters and the earlier start to the spring have contributed to drought conditions that are worsening across central Maine.

Rockport woman arrested, accused of stabbing man in Hope

Jessica Lermond, 33, was charged with domestic violence elevated aggravated assault and other offenses.

Missing Pennsylvania man found safe 2 days after his car turned up in Owls Head

The man had been missing since Thursday and family members were concerned about his well-being because of recent events involving the family.

Four men charged with trespassing in federal wildlife refuge in Maine

Residents of Owls Head and Freeport, and two from Massachusetts, are accused of entering the Metinic Island National Wildlife Refuge in 2018.

In the Mediterranean, a nurse with Maine ties works the front lines of a crisis

With Doctors Without Borders, Tim Harrison has helped rescue thousands of refugees at sea.

Knox County islands voice concern about lack of police coverage

Vinalhaven and North Haven representatives will meet with Knox County officials Friday to push for better services from the county sheriff's office, which has had trouble keeping a deputy on each island.

Two indicted, one sentenced in burglaries, thefts in Somerset and other counties

Firefighters injured in collision of 2 firetrucks are released from hospital

An Owls Head mini-pumper truck is considered a loss, and the cost of replacing it is estimated at $500,000.

Police looking for hit-and-run driver who injured South Thomaston girl

The victim, 16-year-old Emily Miller, suffered a broken leg, ankle and wrist and a shattered pelvis, and recovery could take months.

Coast Guard suspends search for missing kayaker in Muscongus Bay

Officials say Baruch Roberts, 79, of Thomaston was last seen Sunday near Friendship.