Carl Natale

Maine motorists appeal to keep naughty vanity license plates

by DAVID SHARP March 9, 2023March 9, 2023

A handful of motorists in Maine are appealing to keep their custom license plates after the state cracked down on naughty words, including unabbreviated expletives

Local & State, News

Search the statewide database of school districts reporting homeless youths

March 5, 2023March 6, 2023

The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act defines homeless youths as ‘individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence.’

Nation & World

Punxsutawney Phil has bad news; expect 6 more weeks of winter

by Carl Natale February 2, 2023February 2, 2023

A furry critter in a western Pennsylvania town has predicted six more weeks of winter during an annual Groundhog Day celebration

Local & State, Nation & World

Five women, immense power in Congress: Can they keep U.S. from fiscal brink?

by MARY CLARE JALONICK and SEUNG MIN KIM January 27, 2023January 27, 2023

Sen. Susan Collins of Maine is one five women in powerful congressional spending committees. They remember when they started and how hard it was just to be heard.

Local & State

Here are some snowfall totals for Jan. 23’s storm

January 23, 2023January 24, 2023

These snow totals reflect data on Monday by the National Weather Service. Totals will be updated as they are reported.

Arts & Entertainment, Local & State

Ellsworth grad has a role ‘Yellowstone’ prequel

by Lizzie Heintz January 23, 2023January 23, 2023

Former Ellsworth resident Tyler Beardsley appears in the Paramount+ series ‘1923.’

Business, Local & State, Nation & World

Christmas tree demand remains high despite inflation

by DAVID SHARP December 19, 2022December 19, 2022

Americans are cutting back on spending in some areas this holiday season

New England

Man accused of taking Amazon truck and leading New Hampshire police on chase

by Carl Natale November 14, 2022November 14, 2022

New Hampshire State Police say a man stole an Amazon truck that was making deliveries and led troopers on a chase along Interstate 93 through two communities before he was arrested.