Commercial fishermen need more support for substance abuse and fatigue, lawmakers say

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A federal program that protects the health and wellbeing of commercial fishermen should be expanded to include substance use disorder and worker fatigue, a group of lawmakers from New England and Alaska said.

Police seek suspect who assaulted Gardiner resident during break-in

Police are searching for a suspect accused of burglarizing a home in Gardiner and assaulting a resident.

Maine man pleads guilty to threatening New Hampshire school on social media

A 25-year-old man from Maine has pleaded guilty to making threats against a school in New Hampshire.

Androscoggin County man charged with child exploitation

A Lisbon Falls man facing child exploitation charges was taken into custody Monday morning.

Teenage passenger killed after vehicle goes airborne in Steuben

Maine State Police have identified two teenagers involved in a fatal crash in Steuben.

Skiing Santas hit the slopes in Maine

NEWRY, Maine (AP) Ho ho ho, away they go — Santa’s helpers took the day off on Sunday with a few hundred of the jolly ol’ elves hitting the slopes.

Black ice on 1-95 causes 20 crashes and slide offs Saturday

Police temporarily shut down sections of I-95 Saturday afternoon after black ice caused 20 crashes and slide offs.

Over 150 protestors march to Sen. King’s home demanding cease-fire in Gaza

Protestors marched from the Bowdoin campus to Sen. Angus King’s home, carrying Palestinian flags and holding signs calling to end Israel’s military attacks in Gaza.

Maine congress members request more funding in home heating assistance

Maine congress members Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden have joined 114 house members in requesting more funding for home heating assistance.

Maine Secretary of State receives 3 challenges against Trump’s appearance on primary ballot

The Maine secretary of state received three letters this week challenging the appearance of Trump’s name on the presidential primary ballot.