Jury sides with newspaper in police officer defamation case

BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP) A Maine jury has sided with a media company in a lawsuit over newspaper stories about sex abuse allegations involving a former police captain.

No injuries after truck crashes into building in Gray

Police say a man who was behind the wheel of a truck lost control of the vehicle after choking on a piece of food and crashed into a building in Gray.

More than 400 COVID-19 cases reported in Maine over 3-day period

Maine health officials on Tuesday reported another 451 cases of coronavirus over the prior 3-day period.

Police respond to single-vehicle dump truck crash in Standish

The driver of a dump truck that left the roadway and struck trees in Standish suffered only minor injuries.

Town officials greenlight solar project in Brewer

Brewer’s planning board has given unanimous approval for a 12-acre solar array.

Maine colleges must provide transcripts to students who owe money

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Post-secondary schools in Maine must now provide transcripts and diplomas for students and graduates even if they owe money.

Maine superintendent accused of restraining child resigns

OXFORD, Maine (AP) A school superintendent accused of improperly restraining a student at an elementary school last year has resigned.

Agencies investigating apparent fatal canoe accident

The Maine Marine Patrol and Penobscot County Sheriff’s Department are investigating an apparent fatal boating accident in Orrington, officials said Monday.

No injuries or damage reported following underground explosion in Richmond

Roads near the I-295 exit in Richmond were shut down Monday morning following an explosion underground at a gas station.

Another judge seals documents related to child porn charges

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A second judge has sealed additional court documents stemming from the arrest of a former Maine gubernatorial candidate on charges of possessing child pornography.