Maine DEP leader to take vote into account in transmission line permit decision

Maine’s environmental commissioner said Friday she’ll take the referendum vote into account when deciding whether to suspend a permit for a $1 billion electric transmission line in western Maine.

Brunswick Police: No evidence of sexual assault at football retreat

Police in a Maine town say there is no evidence sexual assault took place at a local high school football team’s retreat.

Boyfriend of slain Standish woman indicted on murder charge

The boyfriend of a woman found dead in Standish over the summer has been indicted for murder.

Death of New York teen in Machias ruled a homicide

Maine State Police are investigating the death of a person in Machias as a homicide.

Human remains found along Presumpscot River identified as missing Westbrook man

Investigators say human remains found in Westbrook on Halloween are those of a Westbrook man who was reported missing in June.

Portland police warn of recent spike in drug overdoses

Police in Portland say they responded to six drug overdoses in a 12-hour period on Wednesday.

Environmental group asks state to stop construction of transmission line in Maine

An environmental group wants the state to halt construction of a $1 billion transmission line through western Maine.

Memorial held for Augusta shelter resident killed by police

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A riverside memorial was held for a Maine man shot and killed by police after he threatened and injured a fellow resident of a shelter with a knife.

Project to improve central Maine fish passage completed

FARMINGTON, Maine (AP) A road project that conservationists hope will improve fish passage in central Maine has been completed.

Bangor father charged with assaulting 8-week-old son

A 19-year-old father is facing charges after his infant son  was found to have injuries consistent with abuse.