Winthrop couple home after being stuck at sea on cruise

The couple's planned retirement cruise extended to 17 days at sea after ports refused to let passengers off the ship.

Personal protective equipment a concern for some central Maine emergency medical services

While bigger departments may have equipment to handle calls safely for some time during the coronavirus pandemic, smaller ones could run out of protective gear — and personnel.

Monmouth, Hallowell officers in isolation as call volumes decrease for central Maine police departments

Hallowell and Monmouth police departments each have an officer in isolation, and central Maine departments are seeing fewer calls due to the coronavirus.

Coronavirus stranding Winthrop couple at sea

Scott and Dona Ferguson's cruise to celebrate retirement goes astray due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Two teens accused of stealing snowmobile, truck in Norridgewock burglaries

The pair of 15-year-olds are charged with burglaries this week from different properties in Norridgewock.

Central Maine law enforcement noticing uptick in hung-up 911 calls

Multiple law enforcement agencies are seeing an increased number of 911 hang-ups this year and are advising people who mistakenly alert emergency responders to stay on the line.

Bailey Library to continue series celebrating Maine with Chloë Rowse

Martin Luther King Jr. Day breakfast in Winthrop aims to eliminate stigma of drug use

Dozens attended Monday's event at St. Francis Xavier Church where several people talked about their personal struggles with substance abuse.

Bailey Library launches 10-part series on outdoor recreation with author Jeffrey Ryan

Man dies in single-vehicle crash in Winthrop

A 75-year-old man was killed when the vehicle he was driving left Route 133 Wednesday afternoon.