Portland police investigating death of man at campsite as a homicide

A death at a campsite in Portland earlier this month has been ruled a homicide.

Levant man sentenced for stealing more than $320,000 from pandemic business relief programs

A Maine man will spend more than two years behind bars for defrauding pandemic relief programs.

Bill could make low-income noncitizens eligible for MaineCare health coverage

House Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross of Portland proposed a bill last Tuesday that would expand the accessibility of MaineCare Health coverage to all low-income noncitizens.

Maine fares well in ‘State of Tobacco Control’ report, except when it comes to flavored tobacco

Maine fared well in the 21st annual “State of Tobacco Control” report from the American Lung Association.

Maine moving business reaches agreement after AG investigation into illegal practices

Maine’s Attorney General says a moving and storage company will pay $125,000 for engaging in illegal business practices, including threatening customers who left negative reviews.

Warmer Maine winters bring earlier maple syrup production

Some Maine maple syrup producers are starting their tree tapping season over a month ahead of schedule due to warmer temperatures this winter.

Man wanted for sex crimes arrested after forcing his way into a York home, police say

Police say a man wanted in connection with a sex crimes case in New Hampshire was arrested after he forced his way into a home in York on Monday.

Mainers must brace for a third storm Wednesday afternoon

Maine is to receive its third winter storm in 6 days this Wednesday with snow expected in the mountains starting in the afternoon.

Over 35,000 without power following Monday’s storm

Monday’s storm left over 35,000 CMP customers without power, the majority of them residing in York where the community saw a mix of rain, snow and ice.

Cape Elizabeth police, citizens make multiple attempts to return adventurous seal to the ocean

A wayward seal is back in its natural habitat after going on an adventure in Cape Elizabeth during Monday’s snowstorm.