Governor nominates Maine judge to state’s highest court

A Maine Superior Court Justice was nominated by Governor Janet Mills to serve on the state’s Supreme Judicial Court.

Police arrest Portland man in connection with commercial burglary; accomplice still at large

Police say a burglary suspect was caught dragging a safe out of a Portland business Tuesday morning.

15-year-old accused of making threat targeting Farmington school

Classes at Mt. Blue High School in Farmington were cancelled Tuesday after a pair of threats against the school.

Governor to discuss $10.3 billion budget proposal during State of the Budget address

Democratic Gov. Janet Mills plans to address a joint session of the Maine Legislature on Valentine’s Day.

Suspect in Winslow stabbing pleads not guilty

A Maine man has pleaded not guilty in the stabbing of another man in Winslow earlier this month.

Lisbon Falls home struck by bullets, police search for suspect

Police are investigating after shots were fired at a home in Lisbon Falls.

Mills administration: heating relief checks are in the mail

Gov. Janet Mills announced Monday that the first round of $450 heating relief payments is in the mail.

GOP changes leadership in Maine after poor election showing

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Former Assistant House Minority Leader Joel Stetkis was elected to serve as Maine Republican Party chair, marking a change in direction after a disappointing midterm election for the GOP.

With anti-pesticide law on the horizon, Maine farmers raise concerns

Maine farmers are sounding the alarm over a law set to take effect in 2030 banning the use of pesticides containing PFAs or forever chemicals.

Jury awards $4.5M for Maine sex abuse that happened 3 decades ago

A jury has awarded $4.5 million in damages to a woman whose lawsuit contended she was sexually abused three decades ago by a family friend in Maine.