RICHMOND — Police on Monday continued to investigate the suspicious death of a 48-year-old Richmond man who was found at his home Friday afternoon. Those who knew Andrew Sherman described him as friendly, smart and outgoing, until pain he endured because of a car accident a few years ago made it difficult for him to […]

This year marks the first statewide commemoration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, but the third such holiday in Maine, which officially renamed Columbus Day to honor indigenous cultures.  Maine joins 12 other states across the country, spanning from Vermont to Alaska, down to Louisiana and up to South Dakota making the change.  “It brings hope and visibility […]

A 32-year-old Hallowell man remained in jail Monday following his arrest Friday for allegedly firing a gun at a vehicle on Central Street in Hallowell, according to police.  Michael Butler has been charged with two counts of aggravated reckless conduct, two counts of terrorizing and one count of driving to endanger, according to the Hallowell […]

BRUNSWICK– On a week with a light council workload and a meeting that doesn’t stretch for too long, a Brunswick town councilor might average about $3.85 per hour for the work they put in.  On a busy week, with committee and task force meetings or perhaps during budget season, the same councilor might make closer […]

BATH — Twelve years ago, Sheryl Ritchie was not interested in moving from Philadelphia to a small city in Maine. A visit to the city of Bath during Autumnfest 2007 drew her here though, where her work creating a new book program for school children helped earn her the city’s Citizen of the Year award […]

LISBON — Five people were sent to the hospital Wednesday after a crash on Route 196 in Lisbon that shut down traffic for several hours. The crash was reported just before 12:30 p.m. at 219 Lisbon Road. Traffic was detoured around the scene for about 2 1/2 hours, according to a news release issued by […]

The Bath Family YMCA will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its Freedom Tour Program Oct. 25 at the Maine Maritime Museum. The event will feature music and a silent auction.  “We’re long overdue in formally recognizing people who have made the Freedom Tour so successful,” said Charlie Ault, director of the Landing Y branch, in a news release.  The program features a week-long trip […]

A scientist with an environmental group says she has found what she believes is the first recorded appearance of a potentially damaging species of crab in Maine waters. Marissa McMahan of the Massachusetts-based group Manomet said she located the smooth mud crab this month on a research trip. The crabs are typically found south of […]

Authorities in Androscoggin County are calling on the public for its help in locating a Durham man who went missing recently.  The Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office said Bruce Lieberman of Durham recently disappeared – no date as to when he went missing was given in a press release posted on the sheriff’s office Facebook page […]