Belfast mayor will not seek re-election

Belfast’s mayor, 28-year-old Samantha Paradis, will not be running for re-election.

Rescued hiker may have to pay the bill

An 80-year-old hiker rescued while trying to reach the summit of Mount Washington may have to pay for his rescue.

Maine school district settles with former teacher over racist incidents

Maine school district RSU21 has reached a settlement with former Kennebunk High School teacher Rosa Slack.

5-year-old bit in face by dog in Topsham

Police say a 5-year-old girl attacked by a dog suffered injuries serious enough that a LifeFlight Helicopter was summoned.

Forestland purchase completes 3,500-acre conservation area

A group of nonprofits in Maine purchased several hundred acres of forestland as part of a larger conservation area that will result in a vast network of trails and open land for outdoor recreation.

South Portland to help asylum seekers coming to Maine

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   The city of South Portland is lending a hand to neighboring Portland, which is dealing with an influx of hundreds of asylum seekers from African nations

Maine man loses appeal in child’s death in 1979

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   A Maine man serving 15 years for his infant son’s death 40 years ago has lost his appeal to the state supreme court

Maine CDC director: ‘Job No. 1’ is to fully staff agency

BANGOR, Maine (AP)   The new director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention says his “Job No. 1” is to get the agency fully staffed

Pot, guns, sports betting on agenda for lawmakers’ last day

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine lawmakers are set to finish up their 2019 legislative session and tidy up work on marijuana sales, gun control and online sports betting bills

River herring will not be added to endangered species list

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   The federal government says two species of herring are not at risk of going extinct, and will not be listed under the Endangered Species Act