Maine lawmaker resigns after pleading not guilty to campaign-related fraud charges

A Maine House Democrat announced he will resign after pleading not guilty to defrauding the state’s clean election program.

Maine voters asked for input on upcoming state ballot question

The public comment period is open for the wording of a ballot proposal asking Mainers about debt.

Silver Alert issued for Turner man

The Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office has issued a Silver Alert for a 47-year-old Turner man.

Nominations announced for heads of Maine Drug Enforcement Agency and Fire Marshal’s Office

A veteran fire professional and the director of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy have been nominated to leadership roles with the Maine Department of Public Safety.

Judge dismisses suit filed by Northern Light over opioid crisis

A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a Maine hospital network against the pharmaceutical industry.

Maine man accused of attacking K9 and deputy who responded to vehicle fire

Police took a Bath man into custody after he allegedly attacked a deputy and body-slammed a police K-9.

Proposed legislation would offer state buyout for Maine farmers impacted by forever chemicals

Maine farmers who own property contaminated by forever chemicals could have the option to have the property purchased by the state.

Maine lawmaker accused of forging signature for campaign funding to be arraigned

A Maine lawmaker from Waldoboro will be arraigned Thursday on forgery charges.

Portland community members protest ‘It’s Ok to be white’ banner displayed in park

A banner reading “it’s OK to be white” in Portland’s Congress Square Park has been denounced by several city councilors and caused dozens of community members to join anti-racism protests in the same park. 

High-speed chase in Maine midcoast ends with charges for teenage driver

Two teenagers were taken into custody after a high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle that started in Wiscasset.