A person was extricated from her car and taken to the hospital, officials said, while weather service officials said some 300 trees were uprooted by the intense storm with wind gusts reaching up to 90 mph.
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Police investigating Somerville death, following altercation
One man was found deceased, police say, while another was transported to the hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening.
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Members of state worker’s union rally for livable wage ahead of contract renewal
Those who did not attend the Sunday rally had to work a ‘second job’ to pay their bills, according to the speakers at the event.
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Number of Fairfield residents needing bottled water doubles over new ‘forever chemical’ limits
The town of Fairfield will hire a local firm, Dirigo Engineering, to assist in its project to expand the public drinking water system.
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Thomas College students take top 2 spots in ‘Greenlight Maine’ business challenge
Jake Warn and Dylan Veilleux took home $10,000 and $7,500, respectively, to use for their businesses.
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Skowhegan business owner reopens doors after fears for safety following threatening messages
Jessica Stetson opened her store, Old Soul Collective, back up a day after temporarily closing. She had received a voicemail on her cellphone containing threatening language leaving her fearful for her safety.
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Kennebec County Republican Committee votes to censure Collins
While the move is only procedural and unlikely to affect Sen. Susan Collins, experts say it is part of a populist shift in the Republican Party from the local to the national level.
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New York man pleads not guilty in murder of Joseph Tracy in Waterville
Jashaun Lipscombe, who is being held at Kennebec County Jail in Augusta, pleaded not guilty to murder Wednesday in Superior Court.
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Police: Passenger in car traveling 110 mph in Fairfield said she needed to use restroom
Fairfield police arrest Robert Corson after radar shows him traveling 110 mph in a 45-mph zone.
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Maine on pace this year to break record for Silver Alerts for missing adults
Officials believe factors leading to more Silver Alerts include the lifting of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, people getting out more and increased awareness of the program.