Northbound lanes of I-95 in Augusta close due to ‘law enforcement emergency’

Interstate 95 northbound in Augusta was closed Monday morning after police say they responded to a report of “a man sitting alone inside a car with a gun.”

Turnpike Authority owed $800,000 in unpaid tolls

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine Turnpike Authority data shows the agency is owed more than $800,000 in unpaid tolls dating back to 2013.

Man who killed sister-in-law in Hampden to be sentenced this week

BANGOR, Maine (AP) A Maine man who shot his sister-in-law 10 times, pausing to reload, is due to be sentenced this week.

14-year-old girl taken to hospital after being struck by pickup truck with plow

The Oxford County Sheriff’s Office says a 14-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after she was struck by a pickup truck with a plow Monday morning.

Kennebunk Home Damaged in Blaze

A house in Kennebunk was damaged Sunday after an attic fire spread to the kitchen.

Online Charter School Opposes Teachers’ Unionization Effort

Leadership at the state’s first online charter school is opposing efforts by teachers and staff to form a union.

Vape shops clarify FDA flavor ban

If you want bubblegum or creme brûlée vape flavors in your preferred puff of nicotine vapor, you can still get it: so long as you’re 21 and using a larger tank vape device and not the pre-loaded, disposable vape “e-pens.”

Maine State Police stop two unsafe tractor trailers on Friday

Maine State Police say they stopped two unsafe tractor trailers on Friday.

Maine lawmakers concerned about Middle East escalation

Two members of Maine’s congressional delegation acknowledge the head of Iran’s elite Quds Force was responsible for evil acts, but both worry about consequences of his killing on U.S. policy in the Middle East.

No injuries after shots fired in Bangor

Police in Bangor say no one was injured after a report of gunshots on Thursday night.