Maine fire marshal offering $1,000 reward leading to arrest in bridge arson case

The Maine Fire Marshal’s Office is offering a $1,000 reward for information about a fire that destroyed a historic covered bridge.

Drug agents bust Michigan-based operation accused of bringing fentanyl, meth into Maine

Maine’s Drug Enforcement Agency has cracked down on a drug-trafficking operation based out of Michigan that officials say was bringing large amounts of drugs into Maine.

Wells police ask for help locating missing woman

Police in Wells are looking for a missing woman who was last seen in June.

Maine man accused of beating another man with a rock hours after bail release

A Lincoln man has been charged with violating bail twice in less than 24 hours after allegedly hitting a man with a rock.

Fatal wreck in Sidney caused by aggressive driving, state police say

Maine State Police say aggressive driving is to blame for a fatal accident on I-95 in Sidney. Police say the…

Referendum challenging electric transmission line in Maine can appear as one ballot question

A referendum on a controversial hydropower transmission line in Maine can appear on the ballot in November as a single question, according to a ruling in Maine’s highest court.

Fire officials investigate house fire in Whitefield

Fire investigators are looking into the cause of a fire that damaged a home in Lincoln County.

Former Maine Governor LePage denounces new virus guidance on masking, schools

Former Maine Governor Paul LePage calls new guidance from the CDC on masking “politically-driven decision making.”

Police investigate report of shots fired in Portland, raise concerns over similar incidents

Portland police say they’re responding to an alarming number of reports of shots fired.

Body recovered from 112 feet of water in Maine quarry

ROCKPORT, Maine (AP) The state medical examiner’s office will determine the cause of death of a man whose body was recovered in 112 feet (34 meters) of water in a quarry, but police said there’s nothing to suspect foul play.