Colin Powell, trailblazing general and diplomat stained by Iraq, dies at 84

The former Joint Chiefs chairman and secretary of state died from COVID-19 complications, his family said Monday.

Hospitalizations inch up as Maine CDC reports 542 new COVID-19 cases

Two more people have died with the disease, and 169 patients were in hospitals statewide on Saturday.

Seven candidates vie for seats on Topsham-area school board

The school district serves Topsham, Bowdoin, Bowdoinham and Harpswell.

Durham woman gets probation for Social Security fraud

The 65-year-old received more than $80,000 in illegal benefits, prosecutors said.

Two newcomers on ballot, no contested seats for Brunswick Town Council

Brunswick residents Abby King and Sande Updegraph are seeking council seats for District 3 and 4, respectively.

Lisbon town council, school board, water commission candidates air views at forum

The candidates took part in the question-and-answer session during Tuesday's forum.

Squid a possible culprit in Gulf of Maine shrimp’s demise

The current moratorium on shrimping is scheduled to end this year and regulators are expected to decide this winter whether to continue it.

Maine sees jump in vaccinations among health care workers as deadline nears

Meanwhile, signs are mixed about whether Maine's COVID-19 surge is easing.

Freeport raccoon tests positive for rabies

Harpswell deployed new shark warning flag just twice this summer

The flag alert system, intended to warn beachgoers of a possible shark sighting, was adopted a year after a fatal shark attack off the coast of Bailey Island.