03-18-26 News

Maine citizen initiative to restrict transgender student-athletes moves to legislature The Maine secretary of State’s office validated signatures for a citizen initiative petition effort that would restrict transgender student-athletes from playing on sports teams...

03-17-26 News

Public works garage & shoreline rehabilitation is the focus during public hearing Southwest Harbor residents have two infrastructure projects to consider when heading to the polls on March 24 for a special town election. One project is on the town’s public works...

03-16-26 News

2 arrested in connection to Fort Fairfield fires On March 10, authorities responded to a structure fire on Park Street in Fort Fairfield. The state’s Fire Marshal’s office confirmed another fire unfolded shortly before the initial fire investigators looked into...

03-13-26 News

Penobscot County Sheriffs investigate stabbing The Penobscot County Sheriff’s office says there’s no danger to the public after responding to an alleged stabbing. On Thursday morning, police responded to a report of a home invasion in Mattawamkeag and discovered the...

03-12-26 News

Stonington man shot during confrontation with police will serve jail time In October 2024, a Stonington man threatened to burn down the house he shared with his mother. She called 911 and the Hancock County Sheriff’s office responded.  The Ellsworth American reports...