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Police and Courts

Business group argues that Bar Harbor’s new limits unfairly target cruise ships

by Sabrina Martin 16 hours agoFebruary 11, 2026

Wednesday’s hearing was the latest development in a yearslong debate over limiting cruise ship visits to Bar Harbor.

Private Blue Hill academy to give area towns greater say in how it is run

by Elizabeth Walztoni 18 hours agoFebruary 11, 2026

Police and Courts

Former state senate candidate charged with alleged vandalism at MDI preserve

by Sabrina Martin February 10, 2026February 10, 2026

Maine blueberry group offers members $1.3M to help offset 2025 drought losses

by Elizabeth Walztoni February 10, 2026February 10, 2026

Police and Courts

Eliot Cutler to appear in court on latest alleged porn violation, attorney says

by Sabrina Martin February 10, 2026February 11, 2026

Ellsworth cafe will be sold to 24-year-old employee

by Sabrina Martin February 10, 2026

Police and Courts

More license plate reader cameras are coming to Maine’s coast

by Elizabeth Walztoni February 9, 2026February 9, 2026

Police and Courts

Brooksville man killed in 3-vehicle crash

by Wendy Watkins February 7, 2026February 7, 2026

Police and Courts

Maryland man who died at Acadia was a ‘source of laughter’

by Sabrina Martin February 5, 2026February 6, 2026

Police and Courts

Fired Southwest Harbor police sergeant files grievance against town

by Sabrina Martin February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

Deer Isle group conserves land to help avoid downstream shellfish closures

by Elizabeth Walztoni February 4, 2026

Ellsworth looks to hire new finance director after string of departures

by Sabrina Martin February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

Police and Courts

Hancock County probate judge faces another contempt hearing for overdue child support

by Sabrina Martin February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

Police and Courts

Maine hotelier faces glampground foreclosure and more liens

by Sabrina Martin February 3, 2026

Bangor Catholic school among those targeted with threats

by Elizabeth Walztoni February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

Police and Courts

Owner of shuttered Bangor and Ellsworth restaurants hit with new lawsuit

by Marie Weidmayer February 2, 2026

Police and Courts

Death in Acadia latest example of unsuspecting visitors being surprised by incoming tide

by Sabrina Martin January 30, 2026January 31, 2026

Transfer of Bucksport-area dams delayed by company’s legal interest

by Elizabeth Walztoni January 30, 2026January 30, 2026

Police and Courts

Body of 25-year-old found at Acadia National Park

by Ethan Andrews January 29, 2026January 30, 2026

Group seeks to buy Blue Hill adult day care center out from under liens

by Elizabeth Walztoni January 28, 2026January 28, 2026