Conference about Maine, NH beaches back after 3-year hiatus

SOUTH BERWICK, Maine (AP) A conference about the health of the Maine and New Hampshire coasts is coming back after a three-year hiatus.

No charges expected in fatal Augusta crash

A driver involved in a fatal crash in Augusta will not face charges.

Lawsuit over Maine’s public defender system to proceed

A lawsuit over the system that provides attorneys to those who can’t afford them is being allowed to proceed.

Man shot by police in northern Maine confrontation

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (AP) Police shot a 25-year-old man in a confrontation after announcing a search for a man considered armed and dangerous, officials said Monday.

Air Force to further investigate chemicals at closed base

BANGOR, Maine (AP) The U.S. Air Force plans to test multiple sites at the former Loring Air Force Base for contamination by so-called forever chemicals.

Inmate found dead in cell at Cumberland County Jail

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) An inmate at the Cumberland County Jail was found dead Saturday, according to the county sheriff’s office.

Bangor is getting its first breast milk donation center

There are a half-dozen other breast milk banks located between Portland and Belfast.

A Rockland worker dies of his injuries in a garage collapse

The man identified as 37 year old Kendall Ross of Rockland died after being crushed when the garage he was working on collapsed on him

Maine now offering free community college for recent grads

The program applies to high school graduates from the classes of 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.

Mills widens fundraising advantage in Maine governor’s race

Democratic Gov. Janet Mills widened her fundraising advantage over Republican Paul LePage in the governor’s race, according to new financial disclosures filed Friday.