Investigation into cause of death underway for man found dead in Kennebec River

The body of a missing man was found in the Kennebec River in Waterville.

As opioid settlement funds reach Maine, opinions arise over how best to use them

A nationwide coalition urges support for community-based organizations while some municipalities already plan to expand existing programs.

Twenty-two challenges to school library books have been filed in Maine since January 2022. Just one book has been removed.

Most complaints target LGBTQ+ books, a Maine Monitor review found. Some rely on resources from national conservative organizations.

New Harbor man pleads guilty to manslaughter in fatal New Year’s Eve crash

A New Harbor man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the fatal car crash he caused along Route 130 on New Year’s Eve 2021.

MSAD 61 school district sued over death of student during hiking trip

The parents of a student who died on a school hiking trip in 2021 are suing the Lake Region School District and two of its staff members for their son’s death.

South Portland residents experience large power outage Sunday morning

The city of South Portland experienced a large power outage Sunday morning that left just over 1,700 CMP customers without power.

Residents of Wiscasset mobile home park still without water despite state deadline

Residents of a mobile home park in Wiscasset say they are still living without running water despite a state mandated deadline to install a new well Friday.

Law firm hired by Bucksport school district to investigate misconduct allegations

An investigation into inappropriate conduct is underway in the Bucksport school district.

Bomb threats targeting multiple Maine Walgreens locations deemed not credible

Bomb threats were called in to multiple Walgreens stores in Maine on Thursday.

Bangor police seek persons of interest connected with vandalism at Oak Grove Cemetery

Police in Bangor are asking the public for possible leads to help them investigate vandalism at a local cemetery.