BRUNSWICK — A recent study from the 2019 Kids Count Data Book found that Maine has the highest rate of children diagnosed with anxiety disorders in the country. Freeport-based businessman David Bidler wants to do something about that and plans to run a long, long way raise the money to get it done. Bidler, the founder […]

A new Democratic candidate has emerged to challenge the reelection of U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, a four-term Maine Republican who is among the most prominent GOP politicians in the country. Bre Kidman, a 31-year-old Saco attorney, said Sunday that since no other Democrats were jumping at the opportunity, someone had to take on the task. […]

AUGUSTA — Lawmakers heard a full day of emotional, often conflicting testimony Monday on a controversial bill that would allow police to temporarily confiscate guns from individuals deemed to pose a threat to themselves or others. To supporters, the bill is a common-sense measure that would allow family members or police to intervene before someone […]

SKOWHEGAN — Jay Mercier, the former Industry man convicted in 2012 in what was then the oldest cold case homicide in Maine, was back in court in Skowhegan Monday morning, mounting his third appeal. Mercier, now 63, was found guilty of murder in the 1980 death of Rita St. Peter after prosecutors used DNA from […]

BATH — Despite a proposed 12% increase in spending over the prior year, the $33.7 million RSU 1 budget has drawn little feedback from residents, likely because the increase in spending doesn’t come with an equivalent increase in taxes. On Monday at Bath Middle School, the RSU 1 school board held its second and final […]

NORRIDGEWOCK — In Cpl. Eugene Cole’s hometown, people are remembering the slain Somerset County sheriff’s deputy in the best way they can — collecting food and personal care items for local food cupboards and service organizations. Donations will be collected through Thursday — Corporal Eugene Cole Day — the one-year anniversary of the shooting death […]

BRUNSWICK — Bowdoin College’s women’s lacrosse team drafted a 10-year-old local on Friday. Stella Maxim of Brunswick joined the roster and got her own jersey Friday during a draft day celebration. The event was organized by Team Impact, a nonprofit organization working to improve the quality of life for children facing serious and chronic illnesses. […]