Maine lobstermen have slower year amid industry challenges

ROCKPORT, Maine (AP) Fishers of Maine lobster, one of the most lucrative seafood species in the U.S., had a smaller haul during a year in which the industry battled surging fuel and bait prices, rebukes from key retailers and the looming possibility of new fishing restrictions.

Oxford man charged with leading police on pursuit

A 20-year-old Maine man has been charged after police say he led them on a chase in Oxford on Thursday.

Hare-brained scheme: Man busted for illegal hare trafficking

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A federal judge has sentenced a Massachusetts man to probation for running an illegal trapping operation that captured wild hares in Maine for the purpose of training dogs.

Identity of Victorian-era body found in Sanford revealed after 6 years

The remains of a Victorian-era body found in Sanford 6 years ago has been identified as 24-year-old Edith Patten.

Boy struck by SUV while trying to board school bus in South Portland

A 10-year-old boy who was struck by a vehicle while boarding a school bus in South Portland was hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries.

Body of Clinton man found in overturned vehicle

Police say a Maine man was found dead in a vehicle that ended up overturned in a body of water in Clinton.

Collision on I-95 in Saco leaves one person with minor injuries

A driver involved in a collision on the Turnpike in Saco Wednesday morning suffered minor injuries.

Suspect in Poland double homicide waives extradition, will return to Maine

An Auburn man accused of killing two people in Poland will soon be back in Maine to face a pair of murder charges.

18-year-old accused of stabbing man in leg in Sanford

An 18-year-old has been arrested following a stabbing Tuesday evening in Sanford.

Legislative proposal would offer relief for student debt and mortages for Maine’s first responders

A bill being proposed by Maine lawmakers would offer student debt and mortgage relief to first responders.