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Published
May 29, 2022

Body found in Penobscot River tentatively identified as missing canoeist

Levi Kelly, 28, had been missing since April 3, when the body of his wife, Loren Wadas-Kelly, 28, was found nearby in the river in Orrington.
Published
May 29, 2022

Under pressure: Maine lobster processors embrace tech to create new menu items

Processors say high pressure opens up new product options, saves consumers from the hassle of shell removal and cuts down on labor at the processing plant.
Published
February 11, 2022

Man pleads guilty in decades-old Maine cold case killing

Dorothea B. Burke was last seen in 1984 at a bar in Bucksport.
Published
January 31, 2022

Developer of salmon farm in Bucksport sued by fired contractor

GNP Consulting was fired for allegedly underestimating the cost to build the land-based fish farm by $150 million.
Published
July 18, 2021

Bill Nemitz: In fourteen hundred ninety-two, Columbus scarred the world anew

The Nao Santa Maria drew plenty of Maine tourists last week. But living history this ship is not.
Published
July 12, 2021

Passamaquoddy Tribe plans educational display near replica of Columbus’ ship

Tribal leaders say the Nao Santa Maria's Penobscot River tour overlooks Columbus' history of committing atrocities against indigenous people.
Published
July 11, 2021

Tours of Columbus replica ship held in Bucksport despite controversy

They were conducted this weekend just after organizers canceled the Nao Santa Maria's visit to Bangor.
Published
March 5, 2020

Rep. Carney: Maine communities shouldn’t have to foot the bill for oil facility closures

L.D. 2033 would require owners to close facilities in an environmentally safe and fiscally sound manner.
Published
November 26, 2019

Bucksport salmon farm gets its final permit to begin construction

Whole Oceans plans to build the facility at the site of the former Verso paper mill.
Published
November 20, 2019

Missing Bucksport woman found and charged with arson

Aza Jerome, 56, was the subject of an extensive search after a fire at her home on Nov. 11.