Bangor again votes to ban flavored tobacco sales

Bangor business owners will once again no longer be allowed to sell flavored tobacco products.  The ban passed the city council by a vote of 6-1 on Monday night. 

Portland sends 5 referendums to voters

The Portland City Council approved 5 citizen-initiated referendums for the ballot on Monday.  

Maine residents can now request absentee ballots for November election

Maine voters can now request absentee ballots for the November election.

Mainers to participate in Lyme disease vaccine trial

Researchers are seeking thousands of volunteers in the U.S. and Europe to test the first potential vaccine against Lyme disease in 20 years.

Missing 12-year-old located in Portland

UPDATE: Public Safety spokesperson Shannon Moss said Monday evening that Mbacu had been found safe. 

Fugitive wanted in New Hampshire taken into custody after police pursuit in Portland

Police in Portland say they arrested a man wanted in New Hampshire following a brief pursuit on Monday.

Police asking for information related to Lewiston shooting

There were no injuries following a report of a shooting in Lewiston on Saturday night.

Senator Collins announces nearly $50 million in infrastructure grants for Sanford and Bangor

Today in Washington, U.S Senator Susan Collins announced that Maine will receive nearly $50 million through the federal RAISE grant program.

Man charged with killing stepson in Oxford County

A man is charged with murder after allegedly killing his stepson in Oxford County.

Woman rescued after getting stuck between rocks at Buxton park

A 22-year-old woman had to be rescued after her leg got stuck between two rocks at Pleasant Point Park in Buxton on Sunday.