Skowhegan ditches “Indians” nickname, adopts “River Hawks”

SKOWHEGAN, Maine (AP) A Maine high school that eliminated its Indian mascot will now be known as the River Hawks.

2 fugitives missing in western Maine back in custody

ROXBURY, Maine (AP) Authorities say two fugitives missing in western Maine since last month are back in custody.

Oxford County changes back to “green” under state’s COVID-19 health advisory system

The governor’s office on Friday updated it’s health advisory system for Maine’s schools.

Victim in fatal Robbinston fire identified

The state medical examiner has identified the victim in a fire in Robbinston.

Maine CDC: Hockey ref could’ve exposed hundreds

A referee who was on the ice for eight games over two days could’ve exposed hundreds of youth hockey players to the coronavirus in Maine and New Hampshire, officials said Thursday.

Hiker dies after 50-foot fall, cold night on Katahdin

A 74-year-old hiker who got lost in low visibility on Mount Katahdin, suffered a 50-foot fall and spent a cold night waiting for help has died from his injuries.

Tribe protests landfill waste in Penobscot River

Members of the Penobscot Nation say a landfill is dumping waste into the Penobscot River.

Deadly fire under investigation in Washington County

ROBBINSTON, Maine (AP) A fire that swept through a home in Robbinston has claimed a life, the state fire marshal’s office says.

Maine congressional candidate says he misspoke about endorsement

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Republican congressional candidate Dale Crafts acknowledges he misspoke when he said he had the endorsement of the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine.

Man hit and killed by vehicle in Turner

A man was killed in Turner on Monday night after getting by a vehicle on Route 4.