Driver dies in crash into utility pole, tree, that split car

Maine sheriff’s deputies say a driver died after losing control of his car and crashing into a utility pole and a tree.

3 Maine museums to receive grants to make improvements

BRUNSWICK, Maine (AP)   Southern Maine’s democratic congresswoman says three museums in her district will receive federal funds to make improvements

Fed grants will boost lobster research, create new extension

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   A federal program that funds ocean research is going to help establish a push for more scientific work about lobsters in Maine

Salmon group says it found dozens of fish farm escapes

A salmon conservation group says its researchers have intercepted more than 50 salmon it believes escaped from aquaculture operations near a river close to the border of Canada and Maine.

Feds press on with plan after lobstermen exit whale pact

An arm of the federal government says it’s disappointed that a lobster fishing group is pulling its support of a proposal to help endangered whales, but will continue to work with the fishermen.

Former music teacher indicted on multiple sex charges

A former music teacher in Brunswick accused of inappropriately touching two students who are minors has been indicted.

Police recover body of missing Lewiston man

Maine State Police say they located the body of a missing Lewiston man on Tuesday.

Groups sue Maine to save aging bridge over the Androscoggin

BRUNSWICK, Maine (AP)   Preservation groups in Maine are hoping to save a historic two-lane bridge from demolition by suing the state

Maine man sentenced for raping, killing former classmate

A man convicted of raping and killing a former high school classmate in Maine is going to prison for 58 years.

Canadian hydropower to Northeast project awaits zoning OK

BREWER, Maine (AP)   Regulators are reviewing the potential environmental impact of a proposed 145-mile (230-kilometer) transmission line that would bring Canadian hydropower to the New England power grid