By The Associated Press on Jan 01, 2022 12:13 pm At least 6 inches (1.8 meters) of snow and temperatures in the single digits cast an eerie scene Saturday amid the still-smoldering remains of homes destroyed in Thursday's wildfire that raced through a suburban area that lies between Denver and Boulder. Despite the shocking change in weather, the smell of smoke still permeated empty streets blocked off by National Guard troops in Humvees. Read more... »
By Sam Schipani on Jan 01, 2022 10:00 am Even under the best circumstances, relatively few people meet the recommended levels of daily physical activity. Read more... »
By Ron Chase, Outdoors Contributor on Jan 01, 2022 01:00 am Only about an hour drive from my home in Topsham, I find myself taking advantage of the spectacular views the captivating prominence has to offer several times a year," Ron Chase writes. Read more... »
By Abigail Curtis on Jan 01, 2022 01:00 am It has been a difficult road for baby Wyatt and his family — but they are seeing glimpses of light at the end of it. Read more... »
By Judy Harrison on Jan 01, 2022 01:00 am The high-profile deaths of four Maine children, allegedly at the hands of parents, in 2021 led to increased scrutiny of the state’s embattled child welfare system. Read more... »
By Troy R. Bennett on Jan 01, 2022 01:00 am Your holiday timber can still bring more joy to the world when it gets shredded, chipped, ground up, mulched or composted. Read more... »
By Lori Valigra on Jan 01, 2022 01:00 am 2022 will be a good time to get serious about your finances, as the year will bring new and expensive challenges to your budget. Read more... »
By Troy R. Bennett on Dec 31, 2021 10:52 pm With the omicron coronavirus variant on the loose, several local New Year's Eve events were canceled this year, but Mainers are a hardy lot and many festivities were still going on as planned. Read more... »
By Julie Harris on Dec 31, 2021 07:19 pm A man, whose age or identity were not released Friday night, was taken to a local medical facility to be treated for a gunshot wound to his leg. Read more... »
