$28M to expand broadband to thousands in rural Maine

The delegation says the funding will grow broadband access to almost 15,000 residents of the state.

Home in Cumberland destroyed by a fire Saturday afternoon

A home in Cumberland is a total loss after a fire Saturday Afternoon. The State Fire Marshall will investigate

Man charged with beating toddler, encouraging him to fight

Authorities say the 23-year-old Carmel man beat the boy after allegedly telling the child “to fight like you’ve never fought before” and tell his mother they were playing.

Pittsfield man killed in armed police standoff

Police were at the scene of a standoff in Pittsfield on Friday.

Skier suffers minor injuries when lift cabin falls 10 feet

A Maine ski resort said a teenage skier suffered minor injuries when a ski lift cabin fell due to a gust of wind.

Maine sergeant who died in snowmobile accident remembered

Friends and family are remembering a Penobscot County sergeant who died in a snowmobile accident.

Farmers want bill to ban ‘forever chemical’ sludge in fields

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine farmers want lawmakers to pass a bill banning fertilizer and compost containing wastewater sludge that’s been linked to toxic industrial compounds associated with serious health conditions.

Maine eyes new controls for key bait fishing industry

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine lawmakers are considering new controls for an important bait fishing industry in the state.

Maine distributing more than $9M for behavioral health

Maine plans to distribute more than $9 million to hundreds of mental health and substance use disorder service providers starting next week.

Mainer with explosives discussed attacking houses of worship

An 18-year-old charged with having homemade explosive devices in his backpack discussed plans to travel to Chicago to attack a mosque and other houses of worship, federal prosecutors said.