Ellsworth boy, 14, charged with solicitation to commit murder

Two teens were arrested in connection with 'threats of violence' made on social media.

Ellsworth boy charged with solicitation to commit murder is under house arrest

Police say the charge stems from threats of violence among juveniles in a social media chat group.

Maine could be among first in U.S. to ban plastic bags statewide

With 20 communities already restricting them, and more on the way, the state may take California's environmental cue.

Lucky Clark On Music: Steve Peer of The Crown Vics

Maine band The Crown Vics to return to Madison's Somerset Abbey for Valentines dance Feb. 16.

Agriculture education scholarship available

Two men accused of stealing safe from Spectrum office in Portland

It contained cash and checks sent to the cable company by a few dozen customers, police say.

The Wrap: Winter renovations underway; praise for Cellardoor; delivery business put on ice

A roundup of local food and restaurant news.

Jackson Lab suing contractor for ‘defective’ work in $47 million facility

The biomedical research institute opened its new mouse facility in Ellsworth seven months behind schedule.

MaineCF announces new regional fund for nonprofits in Sagadahoc County

Fish are dying at 2 Maine dams, prompting suggested changes

Federal regulators might require the improvements to the Union River dams in order to renew their licenses.