Massive fire visible from miles away destroys old mill

A massive blaze quickly burned through and destroyed a large old mill building, with flames throwing up a thick cloud of smoke visible for miles.

Music Modernization Act Signed Into Law Behind Support of Collins, King

Legislation backed by Maine’s two senators that is designed to protect songwriters has been signed into law.

Homeowner Overcharged for Sewer Bill for 8 Years Gets Refund

A Maine town says it will refund a homeowner $1,110 after mistakenly overcharging him for sewer bills for eight years.

New Hampshire Man Arrested for Alleged Assault

Police in Maine have arrested a New Hampshire man after he allegedly assaulted a two-year-old girl.

Maine to post traffic tickets online

Traffic ticket violations will soon be available online in Maine as part of the first phase of a new $15 million electronic court filing system.

Housing Committee Pushes Moratorium on Short-Term Rentals

Housing officials in a Maine city are pushing for a temporary moratorium on short term rentals.

Piscataquis County Educator is Maine’s Teacher of the Year

A Piscataquis County educator is Maine’s 2019 Teacher of the Year.

Plea Deal Reached In Stand-off Case

BANGOR, Maine (AP) _ A Maine man won’t have to go jail for causing a police standoff that ended with him being shot and his home destroyed by a police explosive.

Bowdoin College Opens New Environmental Studies Center

Bowdoin College has opened its new, state-of-the-art environmental studies center.

Police Find Cocaine, Stolen Guns in Man’s Apartment

Police say they found more than 1 pound (.45 kilograms) of cocaine and three stolen guns at a Maine man’s apartment.