USDA puts pause on federal funding for UMaine system amid transgender athlete investigation

The University of Maine says funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture has been temporarily paused as an investigation continues into the school’s transgender athlete policy.

Maine House Rep. censured for controversial social media post sues House Speaker

Maine Republican Rep. Laurel Libby says she’s filed a lawsuit after her censure in the Maine House.

Fires at Closed School in Poland Trigger Arson Investigation

The school was shut down in 2011 over financial issues

One Person Still in Critical Condition from Thursday Portland Fire

One person died in the fire that completely destroyed the home

One Person Seriously Injured in Bangor Home Fire

Firefighters say the building was a condemned single-family home

14-year-old dies after getting hit by tractor in Aroostook County

A Fort Kent teenager who was hit by a tractor has died of his injuries.

Agents arrest 3 in Bangor drug investigation

Three people were charged with aggravated drug trafficking after an undercover drug bust in Bangor.

ICE To Remove Man to China After Maine Sex Trafficking Arrest

The man first entered the U.S. legally in 2016.

Police Investigate Shooting at Lewiston Mosque

Lewiston police believe there were several shooters, but no one was in custody as of Saturday afternoon.

Firefighters Extinguish Westbrook Paper Mill Fire

Westbrook Professional Firefighters say they extinguished the fire at the “SAPPI” paper mill.