Investigators say Stonington home exploded before it caught fire

The State Fire Marshal's Office continues to investigate and the cause of the explosion that killed the 71-year-old man who lived in the home remains undetermined.

Under pressure: Maine lobster processors embrace tech to create new menu items

Processors say high pressure opens up new product options, saves consumers from the hassle of shell removal and cuts down on labor at the processing plant.

Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers plan performance in Stonington

Farmers markets are open. Here’s a list of some to visit around central and western Maine.

A sure sign spring (and summer) is the reopening of outdoor farmers markets across the state.

Six Generations of Island Women returns to Stonington

Opera House Arts plans relaunch in early 2021

COVID-19 crisis provides opportunity for Stonington group to restructure organization and upgrade facilities

‘We just can’t compete with Canada right now’: Tariffs drive down U.S. lobster exports to China by 46%

But an increase in sales to Canada also has offset all but $14.4 million of the lost Chinese market.

Chef of one of world’s top-rated restaurants will serve it up in Down East Maine

Summers in Maine inspired Ryan McCaskey's Acadia in Chicago. Now, Stonington is getting Acadia House Provisions.

Farmers’ markets in the area

A sure sign of warm weather is the reopening of farmers' markets across the state, and there are plenty to visit in the area Maine.