Manchester brush fire draws ground, air attack across 4 acres of woodland

Firefighters from five area departments, with help from a Maine Forest Service helicopter, spent about five hours Monday putting out a brush fire on the wooded east side of Manchester.

Cony student who posted photo of rifle, ‘concerning words’ will not face criminal charges

Law enforcement officials said the photo posted on social media was not a threat against Cony High School or its students and staff.

UMA staff raised concerns over transparency in search for senior administrator

Assertions from unnamed employees about a newly hired dean of students highlight a lack of policy about reviewing negative information for finalists.

Across Maine, sewer rate payers are starting to see increases to cover the cost of the sludge crisis

Cities, towns and sewer districts are now starting to tally up the higher cost of sludge disposal and calculate what ratepayers will pay to cover those costs.

Healthcare system to host May events in Augusta, Lewiston, Portland

Bar association extends Student Law Day essay, art contests

Proposal to create lodging for Maine state legislators criticized as self-serving amid housing shortage

Sponsored by a Portland state representative, the bill aims to save money while providing legislators with a place to stay while doing the public's business in Augusta.

MaineGeneral Health names Nathan Howell as new president

Nathan Howell, a graduate of Colby College in Waterville and president of MaineHealth’s Southern Maine Health Care in Biddeford, will become the hospital system's new CEO and president July 1.

Bike Day at the Capitol set for Augusta May 4

Widespread flooding strikes central Maine following heavy rainfall

Some of the most severe flooding Tuesday occurred in Hallowell as the Kennebec River pushed over its banks and affected several businesses.