Bills to expand voting access in Maine approved by lawmakers

Maine lawmakers have approved a slate of law changes aimed at expanding voter rights in the state.

Police ask for information about missing woman last seen in Freeport

Police in Lincoln County are asking for help finding a 55-year-old woman last seen on Wednesday afternoon.

Saco police charge man with burglary after hours-long search

Saco police say a man who tried to elude police was arrested and charged in connection with a burglary.

Tropical Storm Elsa brings heavy downpours, threat of flash flooding to Maine

Maine was getting drenched by heavy rain from Tropical Storm Elsa Friday.

Standoff in Presque Isle ends with police fatally shooting man

A man accused of causing a standoff in Presque Isle was shot and killed by police on Thursday.

Prohibition on offshore wind projects in state waters signed into law by Gov. Mills

Governor Janet Mills on Wednesday signed a bill into law that will block the creation of new offshore wind power projects in state waters.

Four arrested on drug trafficking charges in Augusta

Police arrested a group of men accused of trafficking drugs in Augusta on Tuesday.

Portland police investigate after they say unruly crowd shot fireworks at them

Police in Portland say officers were shot at by fireworks when confronting a group of people who were setting them off illegally.

Maine launches text alert system to address drug epidemic

Maine is adding another tool in it’s arsenal to try to combat drug overdoses.

Old Orchard Beach officers respond to domestic violence incident

On July 3rd, officers of the Old Orchard Beach Police Department responded to a domestic violence incident at a residence on Cedar Avenue.