5 years ago
Blue Hill and Ellsworth prove hot spots for bear damage this spring
The first sign was the suet holders, set out to feed woodpeckers, that had been pulled from the trees. Then the bird feeders got crushed.
Stories by Nick Sambides
5 years ago
Key question about Detective Campbell’s death: Why did wheels detach from logging trailer?
Many questions remained about Maine State Police Detective Ben Campbell’s death — including why two wheels detached from a passing truck trailer and how common such wheel detachments are.
5 years ago
‘We just want to get him home’: Dog hurt in Medway crash is still missing
Marvin, the missing dog from Mexico, is still out there, somewhere.
5 years ago
Marvin the dog was ejected from his owner’s car on I-95. The search has been on ever since.
Jacob Augustine was banged up and his minivan was totaled, but the worst thing about his crash near Medway on Sunday would turn out to be losing his dog.
5 years ago
Katahdin-area resort looks to expand with $1M events center
One of the Katahdin region’s largest resorts will get an events center and operations building as part of a $1 million expansion plan.
5 years ago
National monument will cover part of the cost for new Katahdin-region economic director
Maine’s national monument will cover a quarter of Penobscot County’s $115,000 annual cost to hire someone to focus on growing the Katahdin region economy for the next seven years.
6 years ago
Maine’s national monument was once heavily opposed. Now its federal budget is slowly growing.
Maine’s national monument will have an operating budget of about $400,000 — its highest yet — if Congress gives approval, officials said Thursday.
6 years ago
TAMC, other hospitals around Maine changing their names next month
The leaders of Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems want their facilities seen in a new light — a northern light, if you will.
6 years ago
Hot weather expected to break with thunderstorms on Friday
This week’s hot, sticky weather is expected to break Friday as thunderstorms roll in, bringing with them a cold front and cooler temperatures for the weekend.
6 years ago
LePage will allow highway signs for Katahdin monument
Gov. Paul LePage has lifted his ban of road signs along state roads showing the way to Maine’s national monument.
