Man on boat accused of assault in Portland taken into custody

Police in Portland are investigating an assault on the city’s fish pier on Monday.

Juvenile charged after reports of shots fired in Portland neighborhood

A juvenile was taken into custody after a report of shots fired in Portland Monday night.

Berwick man gets over three years in prison for posting video threatening school shooting in New Hampshire

A man who posted a Snapchat video last year threatening to shoot up a New Hampshire high school was sentenced to a little over three years in prison on Tuesday.

Maine governor won’t sign 35 bills adopted on final day

The chaotic conclusion of the Maine Legislature’s session won’t include any new laws: Democratic Gov. Janet Mills said Tuesday she won’t sign any of the 35 bills sent to her on the final day of the session, allowing all of them to die.

Maine to spend $25 million to rebuild waterfront after devastating winter storms and flooding

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine’s government will spend tens of millions of dollars to rebuild the state’s working waterfront communities…

New industry readies for launch as researchers hone offshore wind turbines that float

ORONO, Maine (AP) — As waves grew and gusts increased, a wind turbine bobbed gently, its blades spinning with a…

Gov. Mills will not remove Oxford County sheriff after misconduct hearing

Gov. Janet Mills says voters should have the final say on whether or not to remove Oxford County Sheriff Christopher Wainwright.

MAB, WGAN & WAA announce partnership on new veteran program

PORTLAND and COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine —Today, the Maine Association of Broadcasters (MAB) announces a new weekly veteran program, “The Maine…

Maine governor’s vetoes sustained while lawmakers address late spending proposals

The Maine Legislature is ready to dispatch unfinished business that extends well beyond several vetoed bill. Lawmakers are also voting Friday on 80 late spending proposals that the governor warned could push the budget “to the breaking point.”

Judge dismisses lawsuit by mother who said school hid teen’s gender expression

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by a Maine woman who accused school officials of…