Looming changes to regulations leave Sanford gravel businesses on shaky ground

The city may end a requirement that excavators obtain permits every 5 years, a process that can cost over $100,000. But some in the industry fear the new rules could be just as onerous.

Shootings at power substation cause North Carolina outages

Two power substations in a North Carolina county were damaged by gunfire in what is being investigated as a criminal act.

Christmas displays bring excitement, glow to central Maine neighborhoods

Many displays are dazzling, such as Winter Wonderland at Augusta West Kampground, which features more than 100,000 lights.

Four injured in head-on crash in Standish on Friday night

The crash, which occurred on Route 35, also known as Bonny Eagle Road, is still under investigation.

Talks continue over home heating aid for Mainers

With fuel oil costs sharply higher than a year ago, the governor said she and legislative leaders will continue to negotiate an aid package over the weekend.

Smithfield man hospitalized after car collides with railroad machinery in Belgrade

William Bockman, 83, suffered injuries not believed to be life-threatening early Thursday when his car collided with a railroad tamper on Route 27, according to officials.

NHL roundup: Penguins’ Letang out indefinitely after a second stroke

GM Ron Hextall said this stroke doesn't appear to be as serious as the one Kris Letang sustained in 2014.

Craig MacMillan: When is the planet going to intervene?

Oxford County arrest log: Nov. 28, 2022

Man arrested by Augusta police after allegedly stealing police car, harassing family at Shaw’s

A Farmington couple was reportedly terrorized by a man Saturday at the Shaw's Plaza when he followed them into a store and in the parking lot before police arrested him.