Police alerted to letters sent to Maine lawmakers’ homes

Maine legislative leaders notified Capitol Police that inflammatory letters from a white nationalist organization have been mailed to lawmakers’ homes in an attempt to harass and intimidate, they announced Friday.

Health officials issue warning about browntail moth caterpillars in Maine

The Maine CDC is warning the public about browntail moth caterpillars.

4 Penobscot Indians accuse Maine priests of sexual abuse

Four Native Americans who say they were abused by three Roman Catholic priests on their reservation in Maine are the latest to bring lawsuits since the state fully lifted the statute of limitations for child sex crimes.

Young male arrested in South Portland for making serious threats, police say

A swat team arrested a young male who they say made serious threats against the South Portland community.

Portland Sea Dogs to become ‘Maine Clambakes’ for game at Hadlock Field

The Portland Sea Dogs will take the field as the “Maine Clambakes” for a game in August.

Maine woman charged with buying guns that ended up in LA

A Maine woman has been charged with buying dozens of guns that allegedly were provided to gangs in Southern California last year, federal prosecutors said.

Maine abortion bill has enough co-sponsors to ensure passage

Democratic Gov. Janet Mills’ bill to expand abortion access in Maine will generate emotional debate in coming weeks, but its eventual passage is virtually assured.

Space race! Meteorites hit Maine, museum offers $25K reward

Somewhere in a remote stretch of forest near Maine’s border with Canada, rocks from space crashed to Earth and may be scattered across the ground — just waiting to be picked up.

State warns Mainers of rise in paving scams

State officials are warning residents about a rise in paving scams in Maine.

Maine woman accused of smoking crack cocaine outside vehicle while child was in the backseat

A Farmington mom is accused of smoking crack cocaine outside of a vehicle while a 3-year-old child was in the backseat.