Maine health officials increase risk status for avian flu spread

Wildlife officials say avian flu has been detected in wild birds in Maine, elevating the risk status of the disease in our state from “moderate” to “high.”

Maine Fire Marshall Investigating Major Waterville Fire

Firefighters say no one was injured in the fire.

Rep Golden Criticizes Shutdown of Consumer Bureau

Maine 2nd District Democratic Representative Jared Golden is voicing opposition to the shutdown of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).…

Maine ACLU Wins Lawsuit Blocking Trump Birthright Citizenship Order

A federal judge heard arguments between the Department of Justice and the ACLU Monday

Portland Police Investigating Deaths of Two Homeless Men

Officers say they were called to the scene of two unconscious men Monday morning.

Maine’s Attorney General signs on to lawsuit challenging Trump administration move to cap funding on medical research

Maine is joining a group of 21 other states in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration over cutting funds that support medical and public health research at universities and research institutions.

Drug bust at Waterville apartment leads to 4 arrests

Four Mainers were arrested after drug agents seized fentanyl and crack from an apartment in Waterville.

Cross Country Skiing Picking Up Around Portland

South Portland got the most snow in the state this past weekend’s storm, receiving more than a foot.

Portland Police Investigate Bodies Found in Woods

Police in Portland have released the identities of two men found dead in the woods Monday morning.

Two Massachusetts Men Face Drug Charges After South Portland Chase

Officers say they chased a speeding car on Westbrook Street at about 1:30 a.m.