LEWISTON — A local teen who told police he threw a rock into a crowd during a fight last summer that struck the head of a man who later died denied a manslaughter charge Thursday. Emmanuel Knurunziza, 18, appeared in 8th District Court after he was arrested as a juvenile earlier in the day by […]

Eric Roy founded Hydroviv in his Washington, D.C., studio apartment, designing water filters capable of handling Flint, Michigan’s high lead levels and sending them to the community for free during the height of its crisis.  Today, the company has eight employees nicknamed “water nerds.” Roy is eager to grow — and that’s where the Sharks come in.  […]

Tyson has been waiting for a home since Jan. 31. Tyson is a two-and-a-half-year-old Boxer mix. He might be the most entertaining dog you’ll ever meet. He lives for his time outdoors and is excellent on a leash. Before you leave for your walk together, he’ll grab a toy from the bin by the door to take […]

ORONO (AP) — A scientist with the University of Maine says the Pine Tree State’s trouble with a moth that defoliates trees and irritates people is likely to be bad this year. Maine has a problem with the browntail moth, which is an invasive species that lives in the state. The moth harms some fruit […]

WISCASSET — The Wiscasset Town Office was closed Wednesday as the town worked to remove water that had flooded the office from a broken valve. “When our guy who does the cleaning came in at 4:30 he found some water on the floor,” said Town Manager John O’Connell. “A valve on one of the bathrooms […]

AUGUSTA — Lawmakers heard emotional testimony Wednesday on a bill that would ban state-licensed counselors from using “conversion therapy” to try to alter the sexual orientation or gender identity of juveniles in Maine.  The bill’s supporters hope for better results this legislative session, one year after Republican Gov. Paul LePage vetoed a similar measure. Democratic Gov. […]