At a pair of pup-ular events in southern Maine, it’s all about dogs

Local & State

Published
August 24, 2019

At a pair of pup-ular events in southern Maine, it’s all about dogs

Thousands turn out for Ales for Tails in Portland and Dog Days of August in Freeport.
Published
August 24, 2019

Fort Western re-enactors on the lookout for French, Indian would-be attackers

The encampment continues Sunday at the historic Augusta fort on the Kennebec River.
Published
August 24, 2019

Fire damages kiln at newly reopened Old Town pulp mill

Two firefighters suffer minor injuries battling the second blaze reported at the Nine Dragons Paper mill this summer.
Published
August 24, 2019

Employers flock to 80-year-old apprenticeship program amid workforce crunch

Rapidly growing participation in the state-administered program is raising concerns that it will become overwhelmed.
Published
August 23, 2019

Naples man, 78, accused of stealing motor home, driving it to Kittery

State police say Joseph Boldiga was charged with felony theft by unauthorized taking after he was found in the motor home at a rest area on Interstate 95.
Published
August 23, 2019

Phone companies will help Maine crack down on robocalls, attorney general says

Aaron Frey says it will be easier for him to investigate and prosecute illegal robocallers because phone companies have agreed to investigate suspicious callers and work with law enforcement..
Published
August 23, 2019

China increases its U.S. lobster tariff, and dealers ‘can’t believe this is happening again’

The tariff on live lobster imports from the United States to China will rise from 25% to 35% on Sept. 1.
Published
August 23, 2019

Hartford man charged with manslaughter in Buckfield crash

The June 16 collision killed 64-year-old John Gabarra of Orrington and seriously injured two others.
Published
August 23, 2019

Libertarian group says Maine making most of highway funding

A report by the Reason Foundation, which is skeptical of government spending, says Maine has the nation's 4th-best highways.
Published
August 23, 2019

Bail hearing set for Auburn man charged in fatal Walmart shooting

Gage Dalphonse is accused of killing Jean Fournier, 41, of Turner with two shots to the back.