Destructive beetle discovered in Maine for the first time

A beetle species responsible for the deaths of pine trees in other states has been found in Maine for the first time.

Scarborough police say man fired rounds in Walmart parking lot after being startled

Police in Scarborough say the suspect in a shooting at a Walmart parking lot on Wednesday night had been startled by another man who knocked on his vehicle’s window.

Cooking oil spill in Buxton causes road closure

Part of Route 202 in Buxton was closed Tuesday night while crews cleaned up cooking oil that had spilled from a truck.

Maine schools with universal masking can suspend contact tracing, state officials say

Maine’s CDC and Department of Education have revised COVID-19 contact tracing requirements for some schools.

Investigation into fatal gang-related ambush in Maine leads to fifth arrest

Police have charged a fifth person in connection with the drug-related killing of a New York teen in Machias.

Police say 15-year-old Bowdoinham girl last seen four months ago could have left state

Police are asking for the public’s help as they try to locate a missing Bowdoinham teenager who hasn’t been seen since September.

Maine school district requests waiver allowing for fewer school days

A Maine school district may be exempt from a requirement to have students in school for at least 175 days per school year.

Governor Mills announces additional help coming to Maine’s hospitals amid COVID surge

The administration of Governor Janet Mills announced Tuesday it will be sending 169 additional National Guard Members to help alleviate capacity strain at hospitals.

Maine lawmakers consider bill that would place 5-year pause on COVID vaccine mandates

State lawmakers are expected to consider a bill that would ban COVID-19 vaccine mandates in Maine for at least five years.

Portland man faces charges after allegedly stealing vehicle and crashing it

A Portland man is accused of crashing a stolen vehicle in Windham on Monday.