Group advises investments to reduce juvenile incarcerations in Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A national policy group recommends Maine invest more in community-based services in an effort to reduce the number of incarcerated minors.

Bangor man accused of threatening to burn down home charged with multiple crimes

A Bangor man faces multiple charges after allegedly threatening to burn down someone’s home.

Gardiner man charged with murder in connection with weekend shooting

State police say a person who was shot over the weekend in Gardiner has died.

Maine accepting applications for moose hunt permit lottery

Those looking to take part in Maine’s moose hunt this fall can now apply for a permit.

Maine woman injured in head-on crash in Kingfield

A Stratton woman was injured following a head-on crash in Kingfield Wednesday morning.

Police: Orland man was speeding, drinking before wreck that killed passenger

Police say an Orland man faces a number of charges after he wrecked his pickup, causing the death of his passenger.

Chief justice: 19 more marshals needed to make courts secure

The chief justice of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court is pressing for more funding for courthouse security and for higher wages for the state’s judges.

Court: Blood tests in fatal crashes are unconstitutional

Maine’s highest court says a state law requiring blood tests in all fatal crashes regardless of probable cause is unconstitutional.

Maine state secretary chides Bloomberg on inaccurate mailing

Maine’s secretary of state says presidential candidate and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg sent inaccurate voting information to state residents.

CMP facing suit filed by two Maine lawyers over disconnect notices

Two Maine lawyers are looking to file a class-action lawsuit against Central Maine Power.