College Student Faces Hate Crime Charges For Racist Graffiti

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — A black student blamed his “bottled up anger” for racist, threatening graffiti he admitted to scrawling in a bathroom on a Maryland college campus, according to a police report.

Maine Electrician Invited to George HW Bush’s Funeral

A Maine man who worked as an electrician for the Bush family says he’s been invited to former President George H.W. Bush’s funeral.

South Paris Man Arrested on Drug Charges

Police have arrested a South Paris man on drug charges.

Fat Boy Drive-in Restaurant Now up for Sale

A landmark fast food drive-in restaurant in Maine is now up for sale.

Chief Justice, Not Governor, to Swear-in Maine Lawmakers

Maine’s Republican governor will not administer the oath of office to lawmakers at their ceremonial swearing-in ceremony.

Drug Agents Seize Crack Cocaine, Heroin During Traffic Stop in Newport

Maine’s Drug Enforcement Agency have made three arrests in a drug bust in Newport on Saturday.

Regulators May Force CMP To Absorb Cost For Billing Delays

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine utility regulators say they may force Central Maine Power to absorb costs for unbilled electricity.

Head Start Programs in Down East Maine Get a Boost

MACHIAS, Maine (AP)   Heart Start programs in Down East Maine will receive nearly $2 million to improve service

Teen Who Killed Parents, Dog Sentenced to 40 Years

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A teenager who fatally stabbed her parents and pet dog faces up to 55 years when she’s sentenced

Post Office in Maine Closed Due to Suspicious Package

A post office in Maine’s capital city was shut down because of a report of a suspicious package.