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.

Death of 3-year-old in Waldo County under investigation

Police are investigating the death of a child in Waldo County.

Cyclist hospitalized after being struck by vehicle in Portland

Police in Portland say a bicyclist hit by a car last week remains in critical condition.

Driver killed after striking tree in Pownal

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office says the sole occupant of a vehicle that crashed into a tree in Pownal was killed.