Lobster fishers sue to block monitoring laws designed to help save a rare whale

A group of lobster fishermen has sued fishing regulators in federal court, claiming that new electronic monitoring requirements designed to protect rare whales are unconstitutional.

911 transcripts reveal chaotic scene as gunman killed 18 people in Maine

Emergency calls pouring into dispatch centers as a gunman opened fire with an assault rifle reflected the chaos of the unfolding situation as shots rang out first at a bowling alley, then minutes later at a bar.

Nor’easter to bring heavy snow to Maine

Nor’easter to bring heavy snow, strong winds to Maine

New program aims to keep Maine potatoes afloat as climate change threatens crop yields.

The objective of the program is to create new strains of potato plants that can withstand problems such as bugs, diseases, and new weather patterns as Maine is forecasted to get warmer and hotter in the coming years.

Maine man injured in crash is shocked by downed power line

A pickup truck passenger survived an initial crash that knocked down a utility pole only to be shocked by the downed electrical line and to die from his injuries, officials said Friday.

“No Labels Party” qualifies for ballot access in Maine

A new political party in Maine has enough enrolled voters to get ballot access in this year’s election.

Shooting at Union Station in Portland under investigation

Police are investigating a shooting near Union Station in Portland.

Richmond man charged with arson in fire that destroyed home

A Maine man is accused of setting a fire that destroyed a home in Richmond on Thursday.

Biddeford teen charged with attempted murder faces indictment

An 18-year-old from Biddeford who was charged with attempted murder has returned to Maine.

Bomb threats force evacuations at Maine courthouses

Several Maine courthouses were evacuated Thursday after receiving a bomb threat in an email.