Maine Hunters say compromise bill to allow Sunday hunting in the works

A group called Maine Hunters United for Sunday Hunting announced today that a new “compromise” bill is in the works to allow bow and crossbow hunting on Sundays.

Augusta man sentenced for assault at Muskie Federal Building

A man who assaulted a federal officer in Augusta last year was sentenced Tuesday.

Bangor woman pleads guilty to drug charges

A Bangor woman is facing up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to drug charges.

Standish road reopens after fuel truck rollover

The driver of a fuel truck that went off the road and rolled over in Standish was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

Westbrook men accused of sexually assaulting young girl

Two Westbrook men are accused of sexually assaulting a young girl.

Maine elementary school student charged with multiple crimes for bringing gun to school

A 10-year-old student accused of bringing a gun to Monroe Elementary School has been charged.

Woman accused of stabbing victim with scissors arrested in Portland

Police in Portland arrested a woman accused of stabbing another person with scissors.

Mainer wins Oscar for work on Avatar: The Way of Water

A Gorham native won an Oscar Sunday night for his work on the movie Avatar: The Way of Water.

New Hampshire lawmaker arrested for obstructing snowplow

CONCORD, New Hampshire (AP) A Republican lawmaker in New Hampshire was arrested Friday for allegedly screaming and swearing at a snowplow truck operator who recorded the confrontation and later reported him to police.

Maine AG: Fatal shooting by York County deputy was justified

A sheriff’s deputy who fatally shot a man he thought was trying to take his gun was justified in using deadly force because he believed he was at risk of serious injury or death, according to a Maine attorney general’s office investigation made public Friday.