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.

Honeybee swarm collection service offered

Knox-Lincoln County Beekeepers offer guidance on extractions from homes, buildings, other structures.

Woman accused of Owls Head slaying admitted hitting elderly victim with tool, state police say

The affidavit detailing the events that led investigators to charge Sarah Richards with murder in the death of Helen Carver is unsealed in Knox County Superior Court.

Woman charged with killing 83-year-old acquaintance in Owls Head

The body of Helen Carver, which was covered in blood, was discovered Thursday afternoon, authorities say.