Investigators say Stonington home exploded before it caught fire

The State Fire Marshal's Office continues to investigate and the cause of the explosion that killed the 71-year-old man who lived in the home remains undetermined.

Under pressure: Maine lobster processors embrace tech to create new menu items

Processors say high pressure opens up new product options, saves consumers from the hassle of shell removal and cuts down on labor at the processing plant.

Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers plan performance in Stonington

Farmers markets are open. Here’s a list of some to visit around central and western Maine.

A sure sign spring (and summer) is the reopening of outdoor farmers markets across the state.

At Stonington storytelling event, women speak to their past selves for posterity

Since 2018, Island Women Speak has been bringing women on Deer Isle of all ages together to share their stories with the community.

Six Generations of Island Women returns to Stonington

Opera House Arts plans relaunch in early 2021

Stonington man’s death ruled a suicide

The 41-year-old man's death initially was deemed suspicious, but state police investigators determined the man committed suicide.

State police investigate ‘suspicious’ Stonington death

A man's body was found inside a home on Weed Field Road on Monday afternoon, according to Maine State Police.

Goodbye herring, hello squid: Fishermen’s catch likely to change in warming Gulf of Maine

Maine fishermen will have to optimize their gear and travel farther to catch warmer-water species by mid-century, research shows.