Topsham teen becomes first Mainer to complete Junior Iditarod

Mt. Ararat High School junior Tara Crossman is the first Mainer to race in two elite Alaskan dog sled races, bringing home the sportsmanship award after assisting two fellow mushers in distress last month.

Two-car crash in Woolwich results in serious injuries, sheriff cites dangerous driving

Two cars collided head-on when one driver attempted to pass another vehicle in the snow on Route 127 in Woolwich early Tuesday.

Repeated leadership changes spark uncertainty among SAD 75 parents

Superintendent Steve Connolly announced his resignation last Thursday, claiming the political and ideological beliefs of some were dividing the district.

Bowdoinham’s 2023 ice fishing season is a no-go

Small Midcoast farms reluctantly hike egg prices for the first time in years, but not for same reason as big farms

National egg distributors claim avian flu as the culprit for soaring egg prices, but local farmers attribute it to rising fuel and feed costs.

Retired Cumberland County Sheriff ‘Wes’ Ridlon dies

Wesley Wallace Ridlon was named Parade Magazine’s Policeman of the Year in 1972 and became Cumberland County’s 48th sheriff in 1990.

Sports domes in Topsham, Orono collapse under weight of snow, ice

Directors of the Topsham indoor sports facility say snow and rain caused the collapse and the inflatable structure is “irreparable.”

First Mainer to compete in Junior Iditarod prepares for challenging Alaskan terrain

Mt. Ararat High School junior Tara Crossman traveled across the country with her 13 sled dogs in advance to prepare for their upcoming February races.

Careful what you wish for: Snow removal industry overwhelmed by string of storms

After a mild December, snowplowing businesses were anxious to get back to work and make some money — until icy storm conditions sent trucks into ditches and delayed scheduled snow removal for customers.

Man arrested after allegedly stealing U-Haul van, leading Brunswick police on chase

William Wyman, 46, was arrested Sunday morning after allegedly refusing to pull over in a stolen vehicle.