About 35 miles of Maine roads have been treated with now-banned sealant

The surfaces are safe to drive on, though, according to a Maine Department of Transportation official.

Commentary: Urge Washington to make it easier for Mainers to heat with renewable wood pellets, chips

Do you support extending an existing federal tax credit to advanced wood heating systems? Make sure our delegation knows it.

Maryland woman drowns after canoe tips over in Bethel

Xiaolian Ding, age 75, of Silver Spring, Maryland drowned after becoming trapped underneath a canoe on the Androscoggin River in Bethel Wednesday.

Jalbert named vice president, general manager of Sun Media Group

Sales Executives Dan McManus and Kelly Wade have also been promoted, and the company has hired three new sales executives.

Bethel museum to unveil collection of lunar meteorites

The Maine Mineral and Gem Museum is looking to kick off Molly Ockett Day weekend the best way possible.

Former Bethel cop sentenced to serve 21 months for sexual assault

The former officer, who was convicted at a jury trial last year of the felony charge, is sentenced to 8 years, with most of that time suspended.

CIEE exchange students recognize Maine’s Childhood Cancer Month

Roger N. Heald Fund awards $85,000 in grants

Somerset Woods Trustees received $25,000 for the campaign to acquire the Weston Farm in Madison

Making a match, one horse at a time

When a horse and a home need to find each other, they turn to the Maine Horse Matchmaker.

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.