Maine eyes growth in manufacturing, green tech education

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) – Maine’s governor has approved a proposal designed to promote manufacturing education, green technology and job growth…

Shots fired in Portland Saturday morning, police investigating

Police are investigating following a report of shots fired Saturday morning. The report came in around 7:20 a.m. Police say…

Decision to maintain in-state tuition cost at University of Maine draws praise from governor

Governor Janet Mills says she applauds the University of Maine system for keeping in-state tuition flat.

Stretch of Damariscotta River closed to shellfishing due to fuel leak from sinking boat

Part of the Damariscotta River had to be closed to shellfishing Friday after a sinking boat leaked fuel into the water.

No more camping on Maine’s Tumbledown Mountain amid increase in litter, fire damage

Camping areas on a popular Maine mountain are now closed due to litter and damage left behind by visitors.

Missing woman last seen 10 days ago found safe

UPDATE: State police said Friday that Cote had been found safe.

Maine approaches 70 percent of eligible residents being fully vaccinated

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine is approaching getting 70 percent of its eligible residents fully vaccinated for coronavirus, and the director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention said he sees that figure as more of a floor than a ceiling.

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.