Maine lawmakers shoot down proposal to increase fines for using cellphone while driving

The legislature’s Transportation Committee has rejected a bill that would have increased fines for drivers who are caught using their cell phone or other devices while behind the wheel.

Popular Irish pub in Portland to close its doors

A popular Irish pub in Portland’s Old Port is closing its doors.

Police make two arrests, seize drugs during Lewiston traffic stop

A man and woman were arrested Saturday night after police reportedly found a gun and drugs during a traffic stop in Lewiston.

One dead after crash on Route 129 South Bristol

A deadly crash in Lincoln County is under investigation.

17 immigrants detained in Lisbon Falls

Police say 17 illegal and undocumented immigrants were detained in Androscoggin County this week.

Portland burglaries may be connected to similar crimes throughout Northeast, police say

Portland police are investigating a pair of burglaries that may be connected to a string of similar break-ins across the northeast.

Scammers target Central Maine Power customers

Central Maine Power says its customers are being targeted by scammers.

Last wild Atlantic salmon can survive Maine dams, feds say

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The federal government ruled Monday that the last wild Atlantic salmon in the country can coexist with hydroelectric dams on a Maine river, dealing a blow to environmentalists who have long sought to remove the dams.

Elderly woman rescued from house fire in Arundel

An elderly woman from Arundel was rescued after her house caught fire early Sunday morning.

Man accused of breaking into Limington homes while intoxicated

Police say a man was intoxicated when he broke into a pair of homes in Limington over the weekend.