Coast Guard seeks information from public, says search for man, three children, may have been a hoax

The U.S. Coast Guard says it’s seeking information about last weekend’s search off the coast of Maine for a missing man and three children.

Green Independent member considers challenging Collins

SOLON, Maine (AP) An environmental and peace activist is forming an exploratory committee to consider running against Republican Sen. Susan Collins in 2020.

Students protest school’s handling of sexual assault claims

CAPE ELIZABETH, Maine (AP) More than four dozen students walked out of classes at a Maine high school to protest the suspension of three girls who had posted notes accusing an unnamed person of sexual assault.

Border Patrol agent accused of ‘textbook racial profiling’

A court document indicates the U.S. Border Patrol’s suspicions about a family were aroused because of their “Central-American” appearance and because they spoke Spanish while shopping in Bangor, Maine.

Collins: Trump made ‘terribly unwise’ decision on troops

Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine is criticizing President Donald Trump’s decision to pull back U.S. troops from northern Syria.

Portland plans to pursue plastic straw ban

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The Portland City Council says it is pursuing plans to discourage and then ban the distribution of plastic straws in the Maine city.

They’ve crowned the great pumpkin in a Maine town

They’ve crowned the great pumpkin in a Maine town.

Diverted flight makes emergency landing in Bangor

A United Airlines flight with more than 200 people aboard has made an emergency landing in Maine.

UMaine scientist to lead migratory fish consortium

A scientist from the University of Maine will lead a new consortium that focuses on the sustainability of highly migratory fish species such as tuna and sharks.

Panel created by Maine governor looking at growth of ATV use

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A task force created by Maine’s governor is taking comments about how to best manage the growing use of all-terrain vehicles in the state.