‘Unusual’: Feds investigate seal deaths linked to avian flu

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The deaths of dozens of seals off the coast of Maine has been deemed an “unusual mortality event,” sparking a federal investigation into strandings that appear linked to avian influenza.

Charges expected in crash that injured 3 in Fairfield

The identities of three people injured in a crash in Fairfield on Monday have been released.

Maine to receive millions in relief money for small businesses

Maine is one of nine states that have been approved for a piece of nearly $10 billion in relief money being distributed by the federal government to promote small business growth.

Fatal motorcycle crashes on the rise in Maine

The number of fatal motorcycle accidents in Maine so far this year has already matched the total recorded in 2021.

Police investigate fatal dump truck crash in Rumford

A New Gloucester man died after crashing a dump truck into some trees in Rumford on Monday afternoon.

Lewiston man charged in fatal shooting

Police arrested a Lewiston man in connection with the fatal shooting of another man from Massachusetts.

Child injured on ride in Old Orchard Beach

State inspectors were notified after a child was injured on an amusement park ride in Old Orchard Beach on Saturday.

Officer extinguishes flames after fireworks start fire on Old Orchard Beach

An incident involving fireworks at Old Orchard Beach nearly turned into a complete disaster Friday night.

5 charged with trafficking after drug bust in Hancock County

Drug agents seized two pounds of fentanyl and arrested five people following a months-long investigation into the distribution of drugs throughout Hancock County.

Lightning strikes Wells CVS, roof suffers extensive damage

Lightning struck a CVS store in Wells Sunday afternoon, causing significant damage to the roof of the building.