4-year-old boy reported missing in Windham found dead, police say

A 4-year-old boy reported missing in Windham was found dead Thursday night. Police say got a call at about 4:45 p.m. Thursday afternoon about a missing nonverbal little boy on Pope Road.

Authorities in Virginia arrest man wanted on sex charges in Maine

A Maine man has been arrested in Virginia for sex charges.

Windham police asking for information as they search for nonverbal child

Police in Windham are trying to find a nonverbal 4-year-old boy who’s gone missing.

Parts of central Maine now in severe drought

Areas of central Maine are now experiencing severe drought conditions.

Stockton Springs mother charged with murder in death of her 3-year-old son

Maine State Police have charged a Stockton Springs woman in the death of her 3-year-old.

Drug overdose deaths up again in Maine in 2020, AG says

A new report shows more than 500 Mainers died from drug overdoses in 2020, representing a 33% increase from 2019.

Lewiston’s mayor foregoes second run for office

Lewiston Mayor Mark Cayer will not seek re-election for a second term.

Browntail moth caterpillar infestation ravages Portland’s “Candelabra Tree”

A large tree that’s a prominent fixture in Portland’s Deering Oaks Park is under attack by an invasive insect.

Man to serve 11 years for fatal Millinocket shooting

A Bangor man will spend 11 years in prison in connection with a deadly shooting last year in Millinocket.

Maine becomes first state to divest from fossil fuels

A new law passed in Maine makes it the first state to commit to dumping it’s existing fossil fuel holdings.