SeniorsPlus, with support from the Office of Aging and Disability Services, is administering a new pilot program called Respite for ME Grants. Thousands of Mainers care for family members who are older, have a disability, or are not their biological child. Caregivers also can be neighbors extending a helping hand to an older adult, or […]
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Turkish teen filmed ‘last moments’ from quake-hit apartment
When the earthquake hit Adiyaman, in southern Turkey, Taha Erdem was buried under tons of debris.
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Ken Cianchette, Cianbro co-founder who had ‘an impact on tens of thousands,’ dies at 98
Cianchette, whose memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, was one of four brothers who formed the company that has constructed many of Maine’s major buildings and bridges.
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Farmington selectmen support fire service plan with Industry
Industry voters will consider the fire service agreement at their March 11 annual Town Meeting.
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Bethel skiers trekking the length of Norway for the next three months
Ann Speth and Carlie Casey began their 1,000-mile adventure Feb. 15
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Ukraine aid support softens in the U.S.
The American public has lost some of its appetite for providing Ukraine weaponry and direct economic assistance, a poll shows.
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NFL notebook: Colts, Cardinals bring in new head coaches
Two coordinators are hired away from Philadelphia as Shane Steichen takes over in Indianapolis, and Arizona hires Jonathan Gannon.
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Maine Republicans to Whole Foods: Blacklist lobster, lose state tax benefits
Republican lawmakers unveil a suite of bills to protect Maine’s $1.7 billion lobster industry and punish those who would threaten it.
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Basketball: MPA presents two new proposals for classification for next season
Potential plans for four and five classes, with struggling teams dropping down, will be voted on in the March 6 meeting.
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Two new recovery centers coming to Franklin County
The first recovery centers in the area will offer a safe location for those who are recovering from substance abuse and will help combat the ongoing opioid crisis in the state of Maine.