Biden approves federal disaster declaration for spring flooding in Maine

The move unlocks federal grant funding to address damages across eight counties to roads and bridges, clear debris and install protective measures.

Browntail moth threat eases in capital region, but remains a threat elsewhere in Maine

While the population explosion of browntail moths didn't happen as expected in 2022, experts say the threat posed by the invasive pest still exists and people should continue to take measures to destroy winter nests.

Maine triple homicide trial is moved to avoid jury bias

Thomas Bonfanti will be tried in Waldo County rather than Washington County to avoid any potential of bias on the part of jurors.

Dispute over estate may have sparked killings in Waldo County

A police affidavit provides new information about the evidence that led to a double murder charge against a Benton man.

Group gathers to show support for Unity College after layoffs, academic shift

The gathering comes after Unity College laid off 15% of its staff and announced that it was looking to sell its main campus at 90 Quaker Hill Road.

Lisbon man’s new trial to be held in Belfast

Bartolo Ford was convicted of aggravated attempted murder of Auburn police officers stemming from a 2008 high-speed chase.

Two Maine men sentenced to prison in federal marijuana conspiracy case

They conspired to illegally manufacture, package and distribute marijuana from a facility in Waldo County, according to the U.S. attorney.

Four groups intend to apply for last charter school slot in Maine

Proposals range from a preschool program in public schools to a 700-student middle and high school in Topsham.

Oxford, Harrison, Woodstock residents arrested in Knox robbery

Questions rasied about Waldo County lawmaker’s re-election bid after arrest, alleged sexual encounter