Coast Guard says distress call reporting a sinking fishing boat was a hoax

A high-ranking Coast Guard official said Thursday's fake mayday call was particularly offensive, given the loss of the Portland fishing boat Emmy Rose and its 4-man crew last week.

Spruce Head man, 84, charged with threatening couple for not wearing masks

George D. Kibitz, who police say displayed a gun and told the couple that he might shoot people not wearing face coverings, is charged with criminal threatening.

Rockland considers closing Main Street to allow merchants to sell outside

The idea would not be to attract crowds but to allow businesses extra space to meet social distancing requirements.

Rockland DHHS office to be closed Monday after worker tests positive for coronavirus

The regional office of the Department of Health and Human Services will be throughly cleaned and sanitized and then reopen on Tuesday, a spokeswoman says.

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

Ex-employee charged with embezzling $25,000 from Rockland church

After the employee was fired, the USAA Bank alerted the church about possible fraudulent activity in its account.

Maine charity working to preserve languages worldwide

Rockland activists, whose work is featured in new Netflix documentary airing Friday in Camden, seeks social justice by preserving, fostering rare languages.

Trump-themed coffee and gift shop opening in Rockland

A Camden couple plan to open the pro-Trump cafe called Covfefe, a term coined by the president when he apparently misspelled the word ‘coverage’ in a social media post.

New research tracks an age-old hazard in Maine: landslides

Using aerial imagery, scientists have learned more about historic landslides and developed a clearer picture of the coastal zones, river valleys and other areas where new ones could be a threat.

Judge hears appeal of Camden Hills student’s suspension over sex assault allegation

The boy's mother is seeking to have the suspension overturned.