4th of July fireworks dates, times across Maine

Here is a roundup of fireworks displays in cities, towns and communities across Maine. Weather or other factors could lead to changes…

Body Discovered in Penobscot River

A dead body was found in Bangor Saturday.

Maine Legislature Approves Naming Bridge for Slain Deputy

The Maine Legislature has approved a bill that would name a bridge over the Kennebec River in Norridgewock after slain Somerset County sheriff’s deputy Eugene Cole.

Ranked Voting Gives Candidate Hope of Unseating Rep. Pingree

An independent state lawmaker believes Maine’s new ranked-choice voting system will help his bid to unseat a popular Democratic congresswoman in the state’s 1st Congressional District.

Nonprofit Wants to Lead Effort to Buy Saddleback Mountain

The arrest of an Australian developer who has an agreement to buy Maine’s Saddleback Mountain ski resort is spurring a nonprofit to renew its efforts to buy the resort.

Whoopie pies to be star of a Maine festival

Mainers are set to take a day to celebrate their official state treat: the whoopie pie.

Border Patrol Agents Arrest Guatemalan Man Trying to Enter Maine

U.S. Customs and Border Protection says agents arrested a Guatemalan man who entered the U.S. border illegally near a Maine port of entry.

Woman Loses Appeal for Sexually Assaulting 3-year-old Boy

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) – The Maine supreme court has upheld the conviction of a woman who was found guilty of…

Lawsuit: Electricity Seller Posed as Utility Employee

BANGOR, Maine (AP) – A federal lawsuit alleges that a salesman for a Maine electricity supplier posed as an auditor…

Sen. King’s Opponents Get Attention for Different Reasons

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) – A Republican and Democrat hoping to unseat popular independent Sen. Angus King are getting some attention,…