Pingree joins House Democrats urging for extension of student loan payment pause

Maine Congresswoman Chellie Pingree is calling on the Biden administration to extend a pause on student loan payments.

Maine sports betting law in effect soon but wagering still months away

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Native American tribes in Maine are going to have to wait months, possibly more than a year, before sports betting begins in the state.

Missing autistic teen from Maine found safe in wooded area

A 16-year-old girl with autism was found Monday night after she disappeared from her home in Livermore Falls over the weekend.

Police in Maine issue silver alert for man going through ‘crisis’

The Maine Dept. of Public Safety says a silver alert has been issued for a man who “has been in crisis for at least the last two days.”

Better Business Bureau warns of QR code scams

The Better Business Bureau is warning Mainers of QR code scams.

4 charged for racist graffiti on Maine school

Police in Maine said they’ve charged four people with vandalizing a school in Rockland with racist graffiti.

Maine man faces attempted murder charge after standoff in Aroostook County

A man accused of causing a standoff with police in Aroostook County has been charged with attempted murder.

Portland’s Riverton Trolley Park to expand after 100 years

Today, The City of Portland announced the expansion of the historic Riverton Trolley Park.  In a press release, city spokesperson Jessica Grondin says that the City’s Land Bank Commission has added a new parcel of land to expand the park.

Auburn’s newest police K-9 makes first apprehension

Early Monday morning, the Auburn Police Department’s newest K-9 began his watch. 

Maine reports 2nd case of monkeypox

The Maine CDC has reported the state’s second case of monkeypox.