Police say advances in DNA technology led to the arrest of Daniel Jolly in connection with Maxine Bitomski’s slaying.
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6 Maine food producers win Good Food Awards
The winners were chosen from more than 1,200 entries nationwide.
EMT graduates celebrated at Alfred ceremony | County Report
17 emergency medical technicians graduated from a program offered by York County Community College and held at York County Regional Training Center.
Portland man accused of stabbing person in back
Police say the incident happened Wednesday night near Portland and Hanover streets.
Injured boater rescued from rocky shoreline in Wells
First responders used drones to monitor the boater and conditions during the rescue near Ocean Avenue.
Maine aces disc golf with top courses and strong participation
UDisc, a popular app in the sport, reports there are more rounds played per capita in Maine than anywhere in the world.
Avoid Maine’s summer crowds by taking the roads less traveled
Steer clear of the crowds and enjoy the spoils of summer at these lesser-known locales.
Scarborough Town Council approves data center moratorium
The 180-day ban halts a plan for a data center on the west side of town that a developer submitted in April.
Immigration advocates in Maine launch new reporting system
Members of the public will be able to track ICE arrests, detentions and sightings at LighthouseME.org.
It could take days to know the winners of Maine’s primaries. Here’s why.
Three high-profile races are expected to require ranked-choice runoffs this year, a process that can require up to 2 weeks of ballot counting.