crime The man was arrested in New Hampshire early Thursday morning and will be extradited to Maine, police said. A New Hampshire man was charged with murder Thursday in connection with the 1993 killing of a Maine woman. Maine State Police said Daniel Jolly, 59, of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, was arrested at about 6 a.m. … Read more
Local news Here’s how to help victims of the Robbins Lumber Plant fire and explosion in Searsmont, which killed a 27-year-old firefighter. Firefighters attempt to extinguish flames from a large fire at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont, Maine on Friday, May 15, 2026. Maine Department of Public Safety via AP Several first responders, firefighters and mill … Read more
Local news Maine Fire Chief Sean Isler said the investigation into the cause of the explosion may not provide immediate answers. This image from a video provided by Tiffany Mannarini shows a plume of smoke from a large fire at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont, Maine, Friday, May 15, 2026. (Tiffany Mannarini via AP) By Patrick … Read more
A heroic Maine father was killed while saving two of his children who were caught in a strong wave during a family trip to Florida. Ryan Jennings, 46, of Cumberland County, was visiting his parents in South Florida with his wife and three children when the tragedy occurred. The family traveled to Juno Beach in … Read more
New England Travel It feels like “a hidden spot on the rugged coast of Maine.” Sandy beach in Acadia National Park in Maine. Flickr/Ken Rowland A sandy spot among granite cliffs along the Atlantic Ocean in Maine is worth a visit this summer Condé Nast Traveler. Enjoy an “unforgettable” Easter weekend trip in Maine, according … Read more