Whiteout Conditions Lead to Crash in Northern Maine

State police in Maine say whiteout conditions in northern Maine have made driving conditions dangerous and resulted in several crashes.

Some Maine Lawmakers Seeking To Help Federal Workers

AUGUSTA—On Tuesday, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, filed after-deadline legislation to provide temporary relief to federal workers affected by the federal government shutdown.

Plan to Grow Maine Shellfish Research Up for Hearing

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A proposal to expand shellfish research in Maine is up for a public hearing in the state’s capital city this week

Detention Hearings Set for Pair Accused of Sex Trafficking

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Detention hearings are scheduled for a married couple accused of using Chinese nationals in a sex-trafficking operation in northern New England

Maine to Award Grants for Local Forestry Projects

The state of Maine is awarding $90,000 to local governments and groups around the state for community forestry programs as part of its Project Canopy effort.

Rare Hawk Improving After Apparent Frostbite

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine’s great black hawk was standing on its own and looking alert Monday, a day after suffering apparent frostbite during Sunday’s snowstorm.

Pastor Predicted Score in Patriots’ AFC Championship Win

A Maine pastor who publicly predicted the final score of Sunday night’s AFC championship game isn’t claiming divine intervention. But he’s confident the New England Patriots will win the Super Bowl, as well.

Gas Prices Dip In Northern New England

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine has the lowest gas prices in northern New England, though Vermont saw the biggest drop in prices over the last week.

Man Arrested in Connection with Augusta Robbery

An Augusta man was arrested Saturday afternoon and charged with robbery.

Man and Woman Found Dead in Fiery Rubble

Two people died in a Saturday morning house fire in the town of Orrington.