8 Lincoln County towns to get high-speed internet

Fiber service enters the Midcoast, a more “resilient” source of internet connection.

‘Devil bird’ from Southern states spotted in Maine for the first time

The anhinga, a waterbird, was seen in a flooded meadow in a small Lincoln County town. The last reported sighting was Friday morning, though, so some birders may have missed their chance.

Grants aim to strengthen Lincoln, Sagadahoc County communities

More than $137,000 will support regional organizations and projects.

Vote recount confirms Denise Tepler as winner of Maine Senate race decided by less than 1% margin

The manual recount was held Thursday at 45 Commerce Drive in Augusta following the close race.

Feds: Maine illegal marijuana grows may be tied to Chinese crime organizations

The U.S. Attorney’s office said Friday that federal authorities are investigating an estimated 100 illegal growing sites in Maine, as well as similar activities in 19 other states.

Defendant charged with working at illegal central Maine cannabis grow says he has not ‘received a paycheck yet’ after ‘years’

Lincoln County investigators say they are continuing to process evidence collected at local homes they said were filled with marijuana and had cramped living quarters.

State police detective acted in self-defense when he shot armed man in Chelsea last year, investigation finds

Police Detective Scott Duff acted in 'self-defense' by firing at Frank Foss Jr. twice after Foss did not surrender to police and pointed a gun at Duff, according to the Office of the Maine Attorney General report.

MaineCF grants available to Lincoln, Sagadahoc county nonprofits

Eligible counties for Hurricane Lee yet to be determined

When a Major Disaster Declaration is approved for all, or some, of Maine’s 16 counties, U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Single Family Housing Repair Loans and Grants will be available to assist.

Foundation grants aid Lincoln, Sagadahoc county projects, nonprofits