AUBURN — U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested two Mexican nationals in Auburn last week after receiving information from a “concerned citizen.” According to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection news release Monday, both men were found to be “illegally present” in the United States and were taken to the Rangeley Border Patrol Station for processing. […]

ESSEX, Vt.  — A cool, damp spring has delayed the strawberry crop in parts of northern New England, but many Fourth of July revelers should be able to indulge in strawberry shortcake. The crop, which usually opens to pickers in early to mid-June, was about two to three weeks behind schedule at Paul Mazza’s Fruits […]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The strongest earthquake in 20 years shook a large swath of Southern California and parts of Nevada on Thursday, rattling nerves on the July 4th holiday and causing injuries and damage in a town near the epicenter, followed by a swarm of ongoing aftershocks. The 6.4 magnitude quake struck at 10:33 […]

YORK COUNTY — Tonight the rockets’ red glare, along with a rainbow of other colors, will brighten the nighttime skyline across York County to commemorate the Declaration of Independence of the United States on July 4, 1776. Here’s where a rundown of where and when to watch fireworks locally in York County: • Arundel’s display starts at […]

The University of Southern Maine’s provost said she will investigate the process that led to the hiring of a former superintendent of Kennebunk schools who came under fire for her response to reports of racist incidents at the high school. Kathryn Hawes, who was superintendent of Regional School Unit 21 until last month, was hired […]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor Arte Johnson, who won an Emmy for comedy sketch work on the television show “Laugh-In,” has died early Wednesday in Los Angeles. He was 90. Johnson died of heart failure following a three-year battle with bladder and prostate cancer, family representative Harlan Boll said. No services have been planned, but […]

BIDDEFORD — Biddeford resident Michael Cantara has enjoyed a brief respite since retiring as a Maine district court judge on March 1. Since then, he’s spent time traveling and cleaning. Now he’s ready for more, and one of his new duties will bring him back to his roots, serving on the Biddeford Planning Board. Cantara […]

OLD ORCHARD BEACH — Harbor seal pups look adorable, and though it’s tempting to approach them, officials from Maine Mammals of Maine are asking people to please keep their distance from the cute creatures. Though some may think a harbor seal alone on the beach is stranded or abandoned, it’s pretty normal for seals to […]

BANGOR — Officials say high winds pushed a motorcyclist off a Maine highway, killing him. The Bangor Daily News reported that Harry Moore’s motorcycle left the road, hit a ditch and went airborne on Toddy Point Road in Bangor on June 23. Maine State Police Trooper Dana Austin said Moore, 47, was conscious when authorities […]