Hands-on history: Belfast students investigate local shipwreck mystery
For students like Thompkins, the visit lets students “get in the action,” adding that the experience “might even give you an opportunity to see if you...
May 8, 2026Open source
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Maine’s high court hears arguments over inheritance in Belfast lobster pound case
The case pits the former owner's will against a note he wrote by hand the night before his death.
May 7, 2026Open source
The Portland Press Herald
One lawyer says the appeal highlights tension between the roles of the superior and probate courts, after 2 judges reached different rulings in the lawsuit.
May 7, 2026Open source
Belfast hires new library director
Laura Koenig, an experienced librarian from Boston Public Library, has been appointed director of Belfast Free Library.
May 6, 2026Open source
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Owners of Maine lumber mill among those hurt in deadly fire, explosion, family says
Three members of the Robbins family, whose Searsmont, Maine, lumber mill was involved in a deadly fire and explosion Friday, are among those hurt.
May 18, 2026Open source
ATF joins investigation into deadly Searsmont, Maine, lumber mill fire and explosion
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has joined the investigation into a deadly fire and explosion at a lumber mill in Searsmont, Ma...
May 18, 2026Open source
A somber moment: Watch as a firefighter's body is removed from the fire in Searsmont, Maine
We are seeing the somber moment a firefighter's body was removed from the scene of the fire in Searsmont, as everyone at the scene paused what they were doing.
May 17, 2026Open source
Maine communities mourn the 27-year-old firefighter killed in a lumber mill explosion
MORRILL, Maine (AP) — A 27-year-old firefighter killed in a huge fire and explosion at a lumber mill in Maine's midcoast region was honored Saturday, a day...
May 17, 2026Open source
Honorable transfer held for firefighter killed in Maine mill explosion
Maine State Police have identified the victim as Morrill firefighter Andrew Cross.
May 17, 2026Open source
Firefighter dead, several in critical condition after explosion at Maine lumber mill
Video from the scene at a lumber mill in Searsmont, Maine, shows a large fire with big plumes of smoke.
May 16, 2026Open source
Fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber shakes historic Maine company
The owners of the sawmill in Searsmont say they will not be operating for the foreseeable future.
May 15, 2026Open source
‘Mass casualty incident’ at sawmill in Searsmont
There is a mass casualty incident currently happening in Searsmont, according to Waldo County Dispatch.
May 15, 2026Open source
Centralmaine.com
Multiple firefighters were reportedly injured at Robbins Lumber, officials say, while all employees are accounted for. Heavy smoke could be seen for miles ar...
May 15, 2026Open source
Centralmaine.com
Videos show a large plume of smoke at a lumber mill in Waldo County.
May 15, 2026Open source
Liberty man charged after alleged assault on selectboard member
Maine State Police say troopers responded to Liberty Town Hall on Tuesday around 7:50 a.m. for a report of an assault that had taken place there.
May 8, 2026Open source
Centralmaine.com
The 56-year-old man was arrested after the alleged attack Tuesday at the town hall, according to Maine State Police.
May 8, 2026Open source
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College swimmer from Maine killed in North Carolina crash
Police say Keegan McKenney, 22, a Queens University swimmer from Cape Elizabeth, Maine, died after a BMW crashed into a tree. Cause unclear.
May 20, 2026Open source
Dartmouth Cancer Center raises $93K in 2nd annual Manchester community walk
The Dartmouth Cancer Center held their 2nd annual community walk in Manchester on Saturday raising roughly $93,000 dollars.
May 18, 2026Open source
Flooding underway along the Saco River as rain continues to fall
A flood warning was issued for the Saco River in Conway, New Hampshire and Fryeburg, Maine, on Friday. Minor flooding was already being reported early Friday.
May 16, 2026Open source
Portland considers seven-story building with tiny apartments
The Portland Planning Board approved the construction of 87 units off Congress Street.
May 16, 2026Open source
Bangor man accused of assaulting woman in a wheelchair and then stealing her hat
A Bangor man was charged with assault, theft and resisting arrest after allegedly assaulting a woman in a wheelchair and stealing her hat.
May 15, 2026Open source
Urgent care clinic set to open in Bangor this summer
Pine Tree Urgent Care is scheduled to open July 1 at 557 Hammond St.
May 15, 2026Open source
Research shows preapproved housing plans boost construction, but Maine’s program was left unfunded
Some Maine municipalities have offered their own preapproved plans, though Bangor's free plans had no takers as of March.
May 14, 2026Open source
Centralmaine.com
Nicholas Blanchard, the conservative activist who sued over the policy, attended Wednesday's meeting to protest the board's new version, saying it was 'still...
May 14, 2026Open source
Centralmaine.com
The vice president has teased a possible announcement tied to fraud investigations and will be campaigning for Paul LePage.
May 14, 2026Open source
Centralmaine.com
Town officials cut $250,000 for disposal fees from the proposed budget but reversed course and are now asking voters to designate surplus funds to cover the...
May 14, 2026Open source
Vice President JD Vance to speak on fraud enforcement in Bangor
Vice President JD Vance will be in Bangor this Thursday, speaking at Bangor International Airport about the Trump administration’s push to combat fraud nat...
May 12, 2026Open source
Lewiston Sun Journal
Zachery Paradis, 44, and Jennifer Dionne, 42, both of Lewiston face charges including kidnapping and aggravated assault.
May 12, 2026Open source
Lewiston Sun Journal
Authorities confirm the warden was the only one in the plane, which crashed Tuesday morning in Avon.
May 12, 2026Open source
The Portland Press Herald
The move came in response to residents' opposition to the stationary automatic license plate reading devices.
May 12, 2026Open source
Rumford launches Maine’s first ‘baby box’
Officials are unveiling Maine's first "Safe Haven Baby Box" at the Rumford Fire Department today, saying it will offer a safe, anonymous way for mothers in c...
May 12, 2026Open source
Lewiston Sun Journal
Movie theaters in western Maine still exist, especially during the summer.
May 12, 2026Open source
Maine's first Safe Haven Baby Box to be unveiled in Rumford
Nonprofit group Safe Haven Baby Boxes and the Rumford Fire Department will hold an unveiling and blessing ceremony.
May 12, 2026Open source
South Portland no longer considering adding another Flock camera
The city's police department already has seven Flock cameras installed across the city, which use AI to track license plates.
May 12, 2026Open source
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Belfast is in Waldo County, Maine.
Region: Maine
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College swimmer from Maine killed in North Carolina crash
Police say Keegan McKenney, 22, a Queens University swimmer from Cape Elizabeth, Maine, died after a BMW crashed into a tree. Cause unclear.
May 20, 2026Open source
Maine officials, ATF to give update on deadly Maine lumber mill fire
Maine officials and the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are scheduled to give an update Tuesday afternoon on the investigation in...
May 19, 2026Open source
Owners of Maine lumber mill among those hurt in deadly fire, explosion, family says
Three members of the Robbins family, whose Searsmont, Maine, lumber mill was involved in a deadly fire and explosion Friday, are among those hurt.
May 18, 2026Open source
Dartmouth Cancer Center raises $93K in 2nd annual Manchester community walk
The Dartmouth Cancer Center held their 2nd annual community walk in Manchester on Saturday raising roughly $93,000 dollars.
May 18, 2026Open source
ATF joins investigation into deadly Searsmont, Maine, lumber mill fire and explosion
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has joined the investigation into a deadly fire and explosion at a lumber mill in Searsmont, Ma...
May 18, 2026Open source
Edgewater officer’s accused killer to change plea in court hearing
Eduardo Machado, accused of killing off-duty Edgewater police officer David Jewell, is expected to change his plea in court.
May 17, 2026Open source
Crowds gather at Mall at Millenia for limited-edition Swatch release, many leave empty-handed
A limited-edition collaboration between Swatch and Audemars Piguet drew people to The Mall at Millenia, but many collectors and resellers left disappointed.
May 17, 2026Open source
Major water leak on Farnham Place in Metairie
Crews are on the scene in Jefferson Parish due to a major water leak on Farnham Place in Metairie.
May 17, 2026Open source
Daytona Beach police close road to investigate crash
Daytona Beach police began investigating a crash Saturday night at an intersection, temporarily closing the area to vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
May 17, 2026Open source
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