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Artist’s blackberry-munching raven is the star of the 2022 Common Ground Fair poster

By Julia Bayly on Jan 17, 2022 06:02 pm
In announcing the winning poster, MOFGA officials noted that ravens are a common sight on farms and homesteads in Maine — and wherever blackberries are found.
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Tips to protect yourself from devastating real estate fraud

By Josh Keefe on Jan 17, 2022 06:00 pm
Real estate wire transfer fraud happens when cyber criminals trick buyers into wiring them money.
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Madawaska teachers given a day off instead of hazard pay

By Emily Jerkins, St. John Valley Times on Jan 17, 2022 06:00 pm
In response to teachers' concerns, the school committee came up with an employee appreciation day during executive session, as well as waiving annual evaluations of untenured teachers.
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Bangor’s Jewish leaders appreciate local response to Texas synagogue standoff

By Lia Russell on Jan 17, 2022 06:00 pm
Bangor police stepped up patrols along York Street, the location of two of Bangor’s synagogues.
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Betty White Challenge raises tens of thousands for Maine animal rescues

By Emily Burnham on Jan 17, 2022 06:00 pm
The challenge, which encourages people to donate at least $5 to an animal rescue organization of their choosing, launched Monday morning.
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Hall of fame not likely to remove basketball announcers who body-shamed female players

By David DiMinno and Joseph Cyr on Jan 17, 2022 05:13 pm
Jim Carter of Presque Isle and Steve Shaw of Mars Hill made remarks about girls basketball players’ weight and physical appearance while preparing to broadcast a game.
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Tractor trailer jackknifes on I-95 in Carmel

By Rosemary Lausier on Jan 17, 2022 04:58 pm
The crash happened in the southbound side by mile marker 169 and the lane will be closed until further notice, Maine State Police said.
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Ambulance hits car in Presque Isle

By Rosemary Lausier on Jan 17, 2022 04:43 pm
An ambulance hit a car on Main Street Monday morning after the driver — who did not know the ambulance was behind him — turned in front of it.
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Strong winds cause power outages along Maine coast

By Rosemary Lausier on Jan 17, 2022 04:14 pm
More than 12,500 Mainers are without power as strong winds continue to pummel parts of the state on Monday.
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Maine’s attorney general warns against waiting on others to fight injustice

By David Marino Jr. on Jan 17, 2022 03:01 pm
“Don’t wait for somebody else to do it,” Aaron Frey said. “Don’t wait for me to do it, don’t wait for the governor to do it. Get out and effect the change you want to see.”
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