Russian ship turned away from Maine port

A Russian vessel carrying 8,000 tons of a petroleum-derived product was denied a request to dock at the easternmost tip of the U.S.

Snowmobile crash kills woman, 52, in western Maine

LOWER CUPSUPTIC TOWNSHIP, Maine (AP) A woman died in a snowmobile crash in western Maine on Monday when she failed to negotiate a left-hand turn, authorities said.

Topsham school bus driver dies after suffering medical event on way to school

TOPSHAM, Maine (AP) Students steered a Maine school bus to safety on Monday after the vehicle’s driver suffered a fatal medical event.

Students leap into action after Topsham school bus driver suffers medical event

Topsham Police say students on board a bus were able to bring the vehicle to a stop after the driver suffered a medical event on Monday morning.

Cumberland County to end requirement for vaccine proof at Cross Insurance Arena

Visitors at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland no longer need to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test to attend events.

Violence Against Women Act to include Maine Native Americans

The reauthorized Violence Against Women Act includes language to make sure Maine’s Native American tribes are protected under it.

Maine safety officials report rise in motor vehicle fatalities

32 people have died in motor vehicle accidents so far in Maine this year.

Collins, Pingree-backed bill to protect survivors is law

BANGOR, Maine (AP) A proposal supported by a pair of lawmakers from Maine to protect the rights of sexual assault and harassment victims has become law.

Maine math teacher is back at it on Pi Day

BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP) You may have heard through the grapevine that it’s Pi Day. That means a Maine teacher dubbed the “Pi Guy” is back at it.

Courts, BMV act after license retained after fatal crash

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles and court officials have scrambled to close a gap in tracking and sharing information about criminal convictions that should result in license suspensions.