Water rights activists worry about sale of Poland Spring

FRYEBURG, Maine (AP) – Water rights activists are decrying the potential sale of Poland Spring and saying the buyer identified…

North Yarmouth fire burns down garage and two vehicles

The North Yarmouth fire chief arrived on scene to find a two vehicles and a garage that were fully engulfed and the flames had spread to a home about four feet from the garage.

Maine AG investigating after man shot by officer in Waterville

Police say a Hartland man was fatally shot by an officer in Waterville during an armed confrontation.

Maine received N95 respirators that are potentially counterfeit, officials say

Maine is one of several states that received potentially counterfeit N95 respirators, state officials said Friday.

Gathering restrictions loosen for houses of worship in Maine

An executive order signed by Governor Janet Mills on Friday loosens pandemic-related restrictions for houses of worship.

Millinocket council approves settlement for former deputy

The Millinocket Town Council has voted unanimously to approve a settlement with a former chief police deputy who filed a harassment complaint against the former chief.

2 killed in Turner incident, suspect arrested

Maine State Police have arrested and charged a Turner man with two counts of murder after a violent incident inside of a local home.

All counties designated “green” under Maine school health advisory system

All of Maine’s counties are now in the green category under the state’s COVID-19 school health advisory system.

Collins among group of senators who want to expand small business loans

Maine’s Republican senator has joined an effort to expand loan relief for small businesses that have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

Lawmaker asks why trooper accused of profiling got award

A Maine lawmaker has filed a complaint about a top award the state police gave to a trooper who is accused of racially profiling a man in a traffic stop.