Several little-known pro-Trump candidates are running for Congress in key races as independents, and an Associated Press review finds they were recruited and backed by the same shadowy group.
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Livermore man accused of shooting at vehicles near home in Carthage
Livermore man accused of damaging vehicle, shooting at vehicles and shooting near a dwelling in Carthage.
Ohio town cancels cultural festival amid false rumors about Haitian migrants
Springfield City Hall, several schools and state motor vehicle offices in Springfield were forced to evacuate last week after receiving bomb threats.
Auburn man found not guilty of gun crimes
A federal judge acquitted Anthony Jones after a two-day trial.
Final school budget vote Tuesday in Poland, Mechanic Falls and Minot
This will be the third time voters have cast ballots on a spending plan for 2024-25.
Rumford woman doing virtual Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk again
Connie Venskus has been part of the Jimmy Fund Walk fundraiser since 2011 and is hoping to reach a personal total of $25,000 to support of research and patient care at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston.
Androscoggin County to hold public hearing on 2025 budget
The proposed county budget, if passed with no cuts, will increase the amount needed to be raised by taxation by 15%.
National Book Award possible for novel by Bates College lecturer
Writer Jessica Anthony said she’s ‘startled and shocked, but thrilled.’
Farmington Fair continues under a sun-blazed sky
Children, adults participate in Agricultural Education Day on Monday at the Farmington Fair.