ACADIA NATIONAL PARK — Ticks are much more abundant in the parts of Acadia National Park that burned in the October 1947 fire than in the areas that were spared. That is a preliminary finding of research into the prevalence and distribution of ticks in the park. “We’re trying to establish associations between where we […]

NEW YORK (AP) — Over the years, the Broadway show about singer-songwriter Carole King has starred powerful singers in the title role. But until now it hasn’t had one thing — a singer-songwriter. Vanessa Carlton has bravely stepped into the role of the legendary King without much musical theater experience but lots from being a […]

In the aftermath of the back-to-back massacres in Texas and Ohio, the debate over gun control has returned to the National Rifle Association and its immense power to stymie any significant legislation on the issue. The man largely responsible for the NRA’s uncompromising stance is its decades-long CEO, Wayne LaPierre, who has been engulfed in […]

BIDDEFORD — A summer camp is providing socialization and fun opportunities for children with autism and some practical work experience for University of New England students. Finding the Pieces is a two-week summer camp for children with autism who are in Kindergarten through fifth grade, brought together through a collaboration with UNE, the City of […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 200 mayors, including two anguished by mass shootings in Texas and Ohio, are urging the Senate to return to the Capitol to act on gun safety legislation amid criticism that Congress is failing to respond to back-to-back shootings that killed 31 people. In a letter Thursday to Senate Majority Leader […]

SACO — Good Shepherd Parish is launching a new grieving ministry next month in an effort to offer support and comfort to community members coping with the loss of a loved one. According to Dave Guthro of the Diocese of Portland, a faith-based support group called Grief Share will meet on Thursday evenings at Most Holy Trinity Church […]

SANFORD – With the land now cleared, NextEra Energy Resources is looking to mobilize construction crews for the 50 megawatt solar array at Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport later this year. NextEra project manager Liz Peyton told the Sanford City Council on Tuesday that the site will be prepared this fall, a fence will be installed […]

Maine game wardens are searching for the body of a 17-year-old boy who is presumed drowned in the Saco River in Buxton on Friday. Steel Crawford of Freeport, who was swimming with friends at Pleasant Point Park, let go of a rope swing, landed awkwardly in the deep water and never surfaced, Mark Latti, spokesman […]

BAR HARBOR — Acadia National Park says the popular Precipice Trail is open now that nine peregrine falcon chicks have left their nests. The Precipice Trail, the Valley Cove Trail and the Jordan Cliffs Trail are usually closed for part of each summer because of nesting peregrine falcon chicks. A spokeswoman tells the Bangor Daily […]