As white sharks are spotted in Maine waters more frequently, beachgoers adjust to sharing
Near-shore sightings this summer have temporarily closed beaches from Georgetown in the midcoast to Wells in York County.
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Army will shut down a unit in Europe focused on learning drone warfare
WASHINGTON (AP) — An Army unit based in Europe that was specializing in drone warfare has been directed to end its efforts to learn and use the battlefield technology and return to being a traditional infantry battalion, officials said Thursday. For more nearly a year, soldiers of the 173rd Airborne Brigade have been experimenting and […]
A Miami restaurateur was among the 7 people killed in a Kenya helicopter crash
MIAMI (AP) — The family of a Miami restaurateur say they are “devastated and heartbroken” after he and six others were killed by a safari helicopter crash in a remote part of northern Kenya. A helicopter crashed Wednesday morning while flying from the Loisaba Conservancy to the Ewaso Nyiro area in Samburu County, according to […]
Jackson Lab denies knowledge of former employee’s sexual harassment claims
The denials come after the former employee filed a federal lawsuit in May claiming that the lab did not do enough to address her concerns of sexual harassment.
Maine man accused of growing more than 4 kilos of psilocybin mushrooms
Police stumbled on the alleged drug lab while investigating a domestic violence incident.
1 dead after small plane crashes off Bristol
The crash happened near Fort William Henry off the village of New Harbor, the Lincoln County News reported.
2 arrested in Waterville cocaine bust
The arrests followed a month-long investigation, the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency said.
Internationally acclaimed dancer Zoe Jakes to perform and teach in Midcoast Maine
In a rare appearance, one of the world’s top fusion belly dancers is coming to Belfast and Brooks for workshops, a performance intensive, one-night-only show BELFAST — You’ve never seen belly dance like this before! Internationally acclaimed fusion belly dancer Zoe Jakes will travel to Midcoast Maine this August for a rare series of workshops, […]
Michael Cohen, Trump’s former fixer-turned-enemy, is hosting the president on his radio show
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is expected to appear Thursday on the radio show of his former fixer-turned-foe Michael Cohen, making a public reunion with the man who once called him a “Cheeto-dusted cartoon villain” and testified against him both in court and before Congress. Cohen, who served prison time for his role in […]
Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival Aug. 27-30
LITCHFIELD — Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival is celebrating its 65th festival at the Litchfield Fairgrounds located on 30 Plains Road in Litchfield. Experience the magic of bluegrass music in a “Welcome Home” Country atmosphere, perfect for music lovers and families. There will be live music on the big stage Thursday, Friday and Saturday, a Gospel […]