Maine Med doctor donates kidney to former patient in Wisconsin

Dr. Aji Djamali, who chairs the department of medicine at Maine Medical Center, wanted to publicize the donation to draw awareness to the need for organ donors.

Group using fake name to survey Mainers on culture war issues

The American Principles Project conducted the 'Maine Today & Public Insight' poll and said it soon could launch anti-LGBTQ, anti-immigrant and anti-critical race theory ads attacking Gov. Janet Mills. LePage’s campaign strategist said his team was not behind the poll.

Work under way on alternate school for Bath elementary students following devastating fire

Dike Newell students will attend classes at the former Bath Regional Career and Technical Center this fall.

Crews fight fire at restaurant in downtown Freeport late Thursday

Firefighters from several towns responded to the fire at Petrillo's restaurant.

Maine State Music Theatre closes show early after cast members test positive for COVID-19

Union rules forced "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" to cancel the remainder of its performances after five cast members tested positive for the coronavirus.

Great white shark sighted killing seal off Owls Head

A couple witnessed the encounter on Sunday morning.

Appeals court reaffirms seasonal ban on lobstering in effort to protect right whales

A federal court had issued a preliminary injunction to halt enforcement of rules that prohibited lobstering in a portion of the Gulf of Maine.

Falling wholesale prices put squeeze on Maine lobstermen

Prices are about half what they were a year ago and lobstermen face higher costs for everything from fuel to rope, prompting some to cut back on how often they haul their traps.

Woolwich man gets 9 years for possessing child sexual abuse materials

Interest rate hikes hinder Midcoast homebuyers

Rising interest rates have made it more difficult for prospective new homebuyers to compete in a hot housing market, according to local realtors.