Judge: Diocese doesn’t have to pay for victim’s counseling

A Maine judge has ruled that a man who says he was abused by a priest has no legal argument to compel the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland to pay for his psychological counseling.

Maine man sentenced to 40 years for killing partner

A Portland man charged with killing a woman with whom he shared three children has been sentenced.

Maine teen to be sentenced for killing his mother

A teenager is due to be sentenced this week for the killing of his mother.

Congregation displaced by suspected meth lab discovered in Buxton church

A suspected meth lab discovered in a Buxton church has displaced a congregation of 94 members while dangerous chemicals are removed from the building.

Police ID victims of double fatal collision in Vassalboro

Police have identified the victims on a deadly two-car collision in Vassalboro Saturday night.

Scarborough man, 82, dies after attack outside his home

Police are investigating the killing of an 82-year-old Scarborough man who was attacked in his front yard.

Augusta man dies after he is hit by car Friday night

An Augusta man died overnight after police said he was hit by a car while walking in the city Friday night.

Applications to Open Marijuana Businesses in Maine Has Been Busy

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) – The first week of applications to open marijuana businesses in Maine has been busy. The Maine…

Maine student vaping about doubles in 2 years, survey says

The Maine Center for Disease Control says the use of e-cigarettes among high school students has almost doubled since 2017, according to the results of a new survey.

Man declines to testify in murder trial of estranged wife

A Maine man serving a 55-year sentence for the death of his stepdaughter has pleaded the fifth in the trial of his estranged wife, who’s also accused in the fatal beating.