Kennebec County Woman Dies in New Year’s Day House Fire

A woman died in a fire in Chelsea on Saturday

Lewiston inauguration takes place Monday

Newly elected officials in the city of Lewiston will be sworn into office Monday.

Batson River Brewing expands in Wells

A brewery in Wells has been sold to another Maine-based company.

NJ woman pays $800 fine for jumping overboard on a bet

Court documents indicate she acknowledged that her brother placed a $500 bet over whether she’d do it.

Trio of teens charged with arson of former Lewiston lumber company

Three teenage boys, ages 13, 14, and 15, were responsible for setting the fires.

For states with cold winters: More aid but also rising costs

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Raymond Archer was on the verge of losing his home during the cold Maine winter last year when government assistance came to the rescue, and he’s prepared for this season to be even more difficult.

3 sickened by carbon monoxide at food pantry in Portland

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A forklift is being blamed for high carbon monoxide levels that sickened several people at the Wayside Food Programs pantry in Portland.

Portland restaurants press for vaccine mandate

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Some restaurateurs in Maine’s largest city are pressing for a vaccine mandate as the omicron variant fuels COVID-19 infections.

Workers to see wage hike thanks to higher reimbursements

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The Mills administration is boosting MaineCare reimbursement rates for nursing and residential homes starting Jan. 1, officials said Wednesday.

Police need your help finding a missing man from Naples

A man missing since Christmas Eve has his family worried – have you seen him or his Jeep?