Air Force to further investigate chemicals at closed base

BANGOR, Maine (AP) The U.S. Air Force plans to test multiple sites at the former Loring Air Force Base for contamination by so-called forever chemicals.

Inmate found dead in cell at Cumberland County Jail

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) An inmate at the Cumberland County Jail was found dead Saturday, according to the county sheriff’s office.

Bangor is getting its first breast milk donation center

There are a half-dozen other breast milk banks located between Portland and Belfast.

A Rockland worker dies of his injuries in a garage collapse

The man identified as 37 year old Kendall Ross of Rockland died after being crushed when the garage he was working on collapsed on him

Maine now offering free community college for recent grads

The program applies to high school graduates from the classes of 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.

Mills widens fundraising advantage in Maine governor’s race

Democratic Gov. Janet Mills widened her fundraising advantage over Republican Paul LePage in the governor’s race, according to new financial disclosures filed Friday.

Governor announces $12.3M for apprenticeship programs

Fourteen organizations will receive $12.3 million in grants to expand apprentice programs, Gov. Janet Mills announced Friday.

Maine man charged with leaving the scene of fatal crash in Danforth

Two people have been charged in connection with a deadly hit-and-run in Danforth.

6 charged with drug trafficking after agents seize $40,000 worth of fentanyl from Enfield home

Maine drug agents seized half a pound of fentanyl and arrested six people during a drug bust in Penobscot County this week. 

Naples man, 20, flown to hospital after dirt bike accident

A 20-year-old Naples man was taken by LifeFlight to a local hospital after his dirt bike collided with a pickup truck Thursday afternoon.