Local & State
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PublishedDecember 13, 2016
As El Faro sank, captain told terrified crew member: ‘I’m not leavin’ you. Let’s go.’
The captain makes that plea in a vivid transcript of audio from the El Faro's final 26 hours.
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PublishedDecember 13, 2016
New England ski areas sure are glad for snow, cold
The Arlberg ski store in Scarborough was swamped with customers Monday eager to get their skis tuned up for the season.
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PublishedDecember 13, 2016
Guess which place has the best-tasting water in Maine
Caribou, the winner of the 30th annual taste-off, gets to represent the state in a national taste test in February.
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PublishedDecember 13, 2016
Police investigate crash that killed pedestrian in Madawaska
Reginald Boucher, 88, was struck while walking across Main Street, police say.
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PublishedDecember 13, 2016
New Jersey power company buys its fifth hydroelectric facility in Maine
Acquisition of the Worumbo plant in Lisbon Falls expands Eagle Creek Renewable's presence on the Androscoggin River.
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PublishedDecember 13, 2016
El Faro captain refused suggestions to change course before ship sank in hurricane
Asked twice if he wanted to steer farther south, Capt. Michael Davidson stuck to his course, believing he would safely skirt Hurricane Joaquin. El Faro sank hours later, killing all 33 aboard.
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PublishedDecember 13, 2016
Hardworking parents of boy with autism turn to Toy Fund
The midcoast couple hold minimum-wage jobs and spend what they can to assist with their son's needs.
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PublishedDecember 13, 2016
EPA tightens water-quality standards to protect fish-eating Maine tribes
The rules appear to apply to only three rivers, but the state says the agency is overstepping and the decision will hurt some towns and businesses.
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PublishedDecember 13, 2016
Portland Planning Board to vote on 54-unit apartment building in West Bayside
After a public hearing, the panel will consider approval of the seven-story building next to the Chestnut Street parking garage
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PublishedDecember 13, 2016
Local hospitals fret over local control in MaineHealth consolidation plan
The board of the state's largest health care network says operations would be more fair and efficient, but some network affiliates say local boards are in a better position to make decisions.
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