Sunday, May 26, 2013
In the weeks since Haley Plaisted committed suicide, her family and friends have struggled to understand why the vibrant girl they knew wanted to end her life.
Two Maine athletes are working to stay grounded in spite of their rise to Olympic heights.
A flood warning for the Kennebec River at Skowhegan has been issued by the National Weather Service, in effect from Saturday afternoon until Monday morning.
A downy woodpecker pecks a stop sign on Cottage Street in Fairfield this week. According to nearby homeowner Trevison Hardy, the bird began his daily routine of beating the sign a month ago. The metal tapping noise can be heard a long way off. "He does it every day and all day," Hardy said. "I think it's funny." Hardy added the bird may be trying to attract a mate.
The swift, broad change to natural gas heating in Maine is opening up questions about its sustainability, in terms of affordability and infrastructure.
Homeless shelters across the state have experienced an increase in the number of homeless and requests for beds.
Longtime ambulance driver Peter Boucher, of Kingfield, was recently recognized by the state for his work in emergency care.
A Vassalboro man died Saturday after his pickup truck struck a utility pole, taking down power lines in Fairfield.
NHL PLAYOFFS: Bruins reach Easetern Conference finals
BOSTON (AP) — Tuukka Rask stopped 28 shots, Gregory Campbell scored twice and the Boston Bruins beat the New York Rangers 3-1 in Game 5 on Saturday to advance to the Eastern Confer ...
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SNAPSHOT: Love taps A downy woodpecker pecks a stop sign on Cottage Street in Fairfield this week. According to nearby homeowner Trevison Hardy, the bird began his daily routine of beating the sign a ...
Ending the silence about suicide A 16-year-old's death last month -- in a state where the threat to young people is especially alarming -- has loved ones and other Mainers calling for a greater willingness to talk ...
In Focus: Rebuilt Jersey shore hopes for no erosion in tourism
In the wake of remarkable recovery efforts, the area is open for business and ready for summer visitors.
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