Record number of COVID patients on ventilators as state can’t keep up with new cases

The number of people breathing with assistance from ventilators reached a pandemic high of 42 on Wednesday and the backlog of positive test results continues to grow.

Crossbow standoff in Waldoboro ends without injury

The Waldoboro Police Department responded Tuesday morning to a report that a family member involved in a domestic incident was armed with a crossbow.

Mainers younger than 20 now account for nearly half of state’s new COVID cases

The state reported 319 cases among people under 20 years old, a 3-day total that is the highest for that group in any report during the pandemic.

Lisbon Community School reports 5 cases of COVID-19

Maine CDC investigates after Bowdoin College reports 43 COVID-19 cases since start of semester

The college, which has nearly a 100% vaccination rate among students and staff, had 15 active cases as of Sept. 14.

Lisbon’s upcoming Moxie Hub to host marketing program for Maine entrepreneurs next month

The digital advertising program is part of a town initiative to help entrepreneurs start or grow their businesses.

Officials examine human remains found off I-295, where Richmond woman was last seen in 2019

Falmouth police have notified the family of Anneliese Heinig, who has been missing for nearly 2 years.

Topsham parents allege school distributed student surveys without parental consent, violating district policy

The survey was distributed to Mt. Ararat High School students as part of a health class assignment.

Netflix film crew visits Wiscasset seafood landmark

Phil Rosenthal, creator of "Everybody Loves Raymond," stopped by Red's Eats while filming for his new food and travel documentary series on Netflix this month.

Topsham holds memorial service for 9/11 victims

The event Saturday included a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. when the 2001 terrorist attacks on America began.