Detainment of black classmate prompts student protest in Westbrook

Students in Westbrook took to the streets after a black classmate was detained by police over the weekend.

Lewiston mother facing charges after toddler overdoses

A toddler in Maine was revived after suffering an apparent drug overdose.

Vendor aims to get Maine software upgrade across finish line

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine has selected a new software contractor to complete the job of replacing the state’s outdated human resources management software — a project that’s more than four times costlier than envisioned.

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.