Survey finds widespread dissatisfaction with internet service in Maine

More than half the respondents said their internet has been inadequate during the pandemic; reasons include slow connectivity, unreliability and cost.

Woodrow Cross, founder of Cross Insurance, dies at age 103

Cross, a WWII veteran and entrepreneur from an early age, founded the company at his kitchen table in Bangor and grew it into the largest insurance agency in New England.

Bangor may relocate monument to Portuguese explorer

The City Council is scheduled to discuss a proposal from the Penobscot Nation to remove the controversial monument to Estevan Gomez.

Penobscot Theatre Dramatic Academy to offer online summer classes

Classes will be held over Zoom and will begin July 13

Penobscot Theatre Company announces young playwrights festival

Bangor police investigate shooting involving people in 2 cars

They're looking for the occupants of two four-door sedans in connection with the incident Friday night at York and Essex streets.

Skowhegan Walmart found to have discriminated against longtime employee

Michael Morin filed a complaint with the Human Rights Commission after company officials said a change in its computerized scheduling system could not accommodate his modified schedule.

Bangor man arrested after barricading himself in stranger’s Augusta apartment

Augusta Sgt. Jesse Brann said the man was attempting to get away from police when he locked himself inside someone's apartment Wednesday.

Maine issues first round of conditional marijuana licenses

Among them are four manufacturing facilities, 11 growing operations and 16 retail outlets in 10 communities, with five of the stores in Portland.

The 23rd Maine Jewish Film Festival presents 40 evocative, challenging and inspiring films