Augusta man accused of causing apartment fire by setting off fireworks

An Augusta man is charged with arson after police say he set off fireworks inside of his apartment.

Maine grocery worker set to appear on “Jeopardy!”

A Shaw’s supermarket employee from Warren will be competing on “Jeopardy!” Friday.

South Portland air quality ordinance backed by Biden administration amid pipeline dispute

The Biden administration is siding with the city of South Portland over an air quality dispute with a pipeline company.

Maine man arrested after allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting woman

A man from Knox has been arrested after he was accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a woman for days.

Maine lawmakers approve recycling reform bill

Maine lawmakers passed a bill that would require private companies to fund the cost of disposing of their packaging trash to improve the state’s recycling program.

Parents arrested after baby suffers drug overdose in Corinna

The parents of an 11-month-old girl have been arrested after the child nearly died of a drug overdose last weekend in Corinna.

Police identify man found dead in Somerville

Maine State Police have released the identity of a man found dead in Somerville after a confrontation with another man.

Old Orchard Beach woman accused of running over husband with her vehicle

Police in Old Orchard Beach say a woman is accused of running over her husband after a fight.

Lack of rainfall leads to severe drought in two Maine counties

Parts of Franklin and Oxford counties are now experiencing severe drought.

Police investigate after shots fired at Westbrook home

Police in Westbrook are investigating what appears to be a random shooting last month.