Kari Morissette, director of Church of Safe Injection, dead at 33

In announcing Morissette's passing, peers described her as "a fierce advocate and friend to people who use drugs, fighting for their health, rights and dignity."

Storms batter aging power grid, including Maine’s, as climate disasters spread

As with much of the nation, Maine’s electrical infrastructure was built decades ago and parts are more than 50 years old, according to the American Society of Civil Engineers.

Massachusetts college lauds local dean’s list students

Pennsylvania college names local students to dean’s list

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.

Mahoosuc Community Band to play September concert

Largest intact Mars rock on Earth on permanent display in Bethel

The Maine Mineral and Gem Museum contains one of the largest collections of meteorites in the world.

Maine museum to host large chunk of Mars rock

The Maine Mineral & Gem Museum in Bethel says it is the largest intact Mars rock on Earth.

AARP awards community grants to 8 Maine organizations

New owner reopens Bethel’s Sunday River Brewing Co.

Michael Boland is buying the restaurant from brothers Rick and Ron Savage who made frequent headlines last year for protesting pandemic restrictions.