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.

Governor announces $12.3M for apprenticeship programs

Fourteen organizations will receive $12.3 million in grants to expand apprentice programs, Gov. Janet Mills announced Friday.

Maine man charged with leaving the scene of fatal crash in Danforth

Two people have been charged in connection with a deadly hit-and-run in Danforth.

6 charged with drug trafficking after agents seize $40,000 worth of fentanyl from Enfield home

Maine drug agents seized half a pound of fentanyl and arrested six people during a drug bust in Penobscot County this week. 

Naples man, 20, flown to hospital after dirt bike accident

A 20-year-old Naples man was taken by LifeFlight to a local hospital after his dirt bike collided with a pickup truck Thursday afternoon.

UMaine System chief legal officer resigns, citing stress, amid turmoil

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The University of Maine System’s chief legal officer cited stress as a reason for resigning this week following turmoil over a presidential job search that led to faculty votes of no confidence in the chancellor.

Portland extends licenses to all food trucks that applied to operate in Eastern Prom

The City of Portland on Thursday said that all 14 food trucks that applied for space to operate on the city’s Eastern Promenade this summer will be allowed to do so. 

Man convicted in fatal shootings of 3 people in Downeast Maine

BELFAST, Maine (AP) A jury convicted a Maine man of killing three people, rejecting his claims that the shootings were accidents and self defense.