11 Maine restaurants got 4 stars (or better) in 2017: Read what Andrew Ross had to say

Diners looking for the best of the best should heed the words of our food critic.

2017 deaths: Remembering some of our favorite celebrities

Related: Remembering notable Mainers who died in 2017 Read the stories: Gene Cernan Miguel Ferrer Mary Tyler Moore Butch Trucks Stuart McLean Bill Paxton Neil Fingleton Don Rickles Frank Deford Roger Ailes Chris Cornell Roger Moore Gregg Allman Adam West Erin Moran Anita Pallenberg Chester Bennington Sam Shepard Glen Campbell Jerry Lewis Dick Gregory Jake […]

Can’t-miss winter events: The 2018 edition

Plenty of winter fun, from Snodeo to ice bars to free sledding.

Remembering some notable Mainers who died in 2017

Related: 2017 deaths: Remembering some of our favorite celebrities Read the stories: Dahlov Ipcar Daniel G. Lilley Robert Pirsig Dr. Henry F. Ryan Frank Anicetti DeWitt Hardy Dick MacPherson Alan Hutchinson Ed Phillips Dave Cloutier Linda Abromson  

SnowTrac: Snow totals for Dec. 18 storm

Many towns received more accumulation than expected with Topsham coming in at a statewide high of 5.8 inches, according to National Weather Service reports. The map below illustrates reported snowfall accumulations from National Weather Service observers as of 8:50 a.m. Tuesday. INTERACTIVE: Christian MilNeil | @c_milneil

18 can’t-miss holiday events to get you in the spirit of the season

From Christmas at Victoria Mansion to ‘The Nutcracker’ ballet there’s plenty to do before 2018 arrives.

Thorndike woman pleads guilty to naked break-in that caused fatal heart attack

Tara Shibles, 37, took a plea deal Monday on charges of manslaughter and unlawful furnishing of drugs in connection with the death of 72-year-old Joyce Wood.

Meet Maine’s fall 2017 athletes of the year and All-State teams

The best high school athletes are recognized in football, soccer, field hockey, cross country, volleyball and golf.

Holiday arts planner: Celebrate with theater, music, dance & more

Drink up: Our guide to sustainable beverages