Child welfare watchdog highlights more issues within Maine’s Office of Child and Family Services

A report from the state Child Welfare Services Ombudsman shows ongoing and “significant” struggles in Maine’s child welfare system, which are negatively impacting child safety.

Man struck by SUV in Portland hospitalized with serious injuries

A pedestrian was hospitalized with serious injuries as a result of a crash in Portland on Friday.

Maine Breaks Record for Amount of Tick-Borne Disease Cases for Second Consecutive Year

More than 3,200 cases of tick-carried Lyme disease were reported between January and December, which is an increase of 275 over the year before.

Police looking to identify person of interest in Auburn attack that left two teenagers injured

Two girls were taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries from the incident.

U-Haul Report Shows People Moving to Maine

Maine ranked 13th out of all states and jumped 18 places, up from number 31 a year ago.

Fairfield Man Dies Trying to Cross I-95 Off-Ramp

Maine State Police say Mark Michaud of Fairfield died at the scene

Maine Lawyer Receives Presidential Citizens Medal

Bonauto led arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court in 2015 in the case that legalized same-sex marriage.

Bangor Police Looking for Missing Man

The man has reportedly not been in contact with his family since the first week of December.

Jared Golden targeted in threats made to lawmakers on Thanksgiving

Maine U.S. Rep. Jared Golden is among a group of New England Democrats who received bomb threats on Thanksgiving.

Panel issues recommendations related to police-involved shooting in Penobscot County

Maine’s Deadly Force Review Panel is issuing recommendations after a corporal shot an assault suspect in Alton.