Lewiston man accused of shooting, killing his girlfriend pleads not guilty

A Lewiston man accused in the shooting death of his girlfriend last Dec. has pleaded not guilty to murder.

Gorham apartment building damaged by fire after man falls asleep while cooking, officials say

Two people were hospitalized after a fire broke out at an apartment building in Gorham Wednesday night.

House GOP tries to scuttle resolution supporting Ukraine

Fifty-three Maine House Republicans voted Tuesday against a resolution of support for Ukraine, underscoring a partisan division over U.S. policy of punishing Russia for its invasion and aiding Ukraine’s defense.

Authorities in Gray issue warning after testing confirms rabies in dead raccoon

The town of Gray is asking residents to be vigilant about rabies after a rabid raccoon was found dead last month.

Two charged after traffic stop leads to drug, gun seizure in Portland

Portland police say two people were arrested and drugs and a gun were seized during a traffic stop on Monday.

Police in Portland report recent surge in overdoses

Police in Portland say they’ve seen another uptick in overdoses.

New England’s biggest dog sled race has a female victor

The first woman mushed her way to victory across 250 miles (400 kilometers) of wilderness in northern Maine, making history in the 30th Can-Am Crown.

13-year-old student reportedly stabbed during Maine wrestling meet

A 13-year-old student was reportedly stabbed by another student during a wrestling meet at Mountain Valley Middle School in Mexico on Friday.

Maine pizza delivery driver reportedly robbed, assaulted while making delivery

A pizza delivery driver was reportedly robbed and assaulted by as many as five suspects in Lewiston.

Environmentalists: Maine dam operator not protecting salmon

Environmental groups and a Native American tribe accused the operator of a Maine dam on Monday of not fulfilling its obligation to protect the country’s last remaining Atlantic salmon river run.