Man faces sexual assault, abuse of minor charges

Police say a Bread of Life Ministries worker is charged with gross sexual assault and sexual abuse of a minor.

Father of 1-year-old who died from fentanyl turns himself in

BANGOR, Maine (AP) The father of a 1-year-old whose October 2018 death was linked to fentanyl exposure is in jail on a charge of child endangerment.

Investigators say Farmington blast caused by leak in propane line

Investigators confirming that a massive explosion that killed one firefighter and injured several others was caused by a leak in a propane line.

Acadia National Park to allow e-bikes on carriage trails

BAR HARBOR, Maine (AP) Acadia National Park visitors are going to be allowed to ride motorized electric bikes on carriage paths beginning this weekend.

Records to be released regarding child’s abuse

A judge is requiring the Maine Department of Health and Human Services to release more than 1,000 pages of records pertaining to a 10-year-old girl who was beaten to death in February 2018.

NC company plans to create 100 jobs in Lincoln

A North Carolina company that makes a composite wood material intends to build a factory in Lincoln that would employ about 100 people.

Maine Climate Council holds its first meeting

The Maine Climate Council has held its first meeting just days after Democratic Gov. Janet Mills addressed the United Nations to talk about the state’s efforts to address climate change.

Referee hit in the face by cannon blast suffers injuries

CASTINE, Maine (AP) A referee who was hit in the face by a cannon blast during a Maine Maritime Academy football game is recovering from his injuries.

Maine teen charged with killing mother agrees to plea deal

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A Maine teenager charged with the stabbing and strangling death of his mother has entered into a plea bargain.

Maine to eye potential ban on vaping products

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A state senator in Maine says she’s going to introduce a bill to ban the sale of vaping products in the wake of concerns about illnesses and deaths stemming from them.