Wild weather brings lightning strikes and power outages after record heat

A cold front moving through central Maine on Friday brought outages and lightning strikes after a record high temperature of 91 degrees in Augusta was reported for the day.

MCI field hockey enters year of transition

Defending Class C North champions move on after losing coach to retirement, top scorer to graduation.

Conservation groups seek new rules to protect Maine lakes from invasive species

Maine's thousands of pristine lakes and ponds have largely avoided widespread infestations, but the state's luck could run out without more protections, advocates say.

Strong thunderstorms move through central Maine leaving many without power

Kennebec County was hardest hit in terms of its thousand-plus outages, but power was quickly being restored throughout the afternoon.

Photos: September storm whips through Central Maine, leaving thousands without power

New textile recycling program places bins across Kennebec Valley

The nonprofit Kennebec Valley Council of Governments is partnering with a New Hampshire company to offer drop-off locations across the Kennebec Valley for recycling clothing and other items.

Two Maine startups collaborate to get more Mainers outdoors

Tree Free Heat, which sells fire starters made of hemp waste, has a deal with Back40, which rents camping gear online.

Churches offer online services, drive-thru confessions amid coronavirus suspensions

"The blessing given during Mass still counts; it doesn't matter if it's in person or online, God’s blessings are not limited to physical presence," said the Rev. Aaron Damboise, pastor at St. Anthony Parish in Jackman and Holy Family Parish in Greenville.

Local 4-H members hone public speaking skills at tournament in Jefferson

Young competitors at Jefferson Village School spoke Sunday on a variety of topics, including making slime and managing stress.

‘I want answers, I want justice,’ father of young Waterville shooting victim says

Emahleeah Frost, 7, remained at a Portland hospital Sunday, where her father, Charles Frost Jr., said he wants to know who shot her and why.