How school boards statewide were pushed to allow the public to speak

A recent state law requires that public comments on education matters be allowed at school board meetings, even as a new effort is underway to restrict such commenting.

Real-life ‘The Queen’s Gambit’: Custodian leads school chess teams in Maine

David Bishop, a part-time chess coach and full-time custodian in Hampden, led his elementary and middle school teams to state championship titles this year.

Trucker whose dislodged tire killed Maine trooper is fined $15,000

Detective Ben Campbell, 31, was killed when a tire from Scott Willett’s truck fell off and hit him in 2019 when he stopped to help a driver in a snowstorm in Hampden.

Auctioneers association holds auction, donates to food bank

State police search for Jay man after pursuit through multiple towns

Police say they are looking for Barry Hall, 33, after he led officers late Friday on an automobile chase and then fled on foot.

Maine associations partner to launch Ukraine relief program

Maine towns attempt to buy dormant trash plant for $1.5 million

A group representing 115 towns is trying to revive the plant that closed 6 months after its opening in 2020.

Burnt Island Light’s educational beacon burns bright thanks to Auburn’s Elaine Jones

The Auburn native had the idea of using Burnt Island Lighthouse off the coast of Boothbay Harbor as an education facility. Then she made it a reality. Recently retired, she hopes the programs and the lessons live on.

Two fatal house fires in a single day in Maine

Authorities discover 2 men dead after fires in Sabattus and Hampden.

Eighth-grade teacher in Hampden named 2022 Maine Teacher of the Year

Kelsey Stoyanova, who teaches at Reeds Brook Middle School in RSU 22, has been an advocate for student involvement in curriculum creation.