Maine could see dueling referendums about power ownership

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A group that wants to prevent the creation of a publicly-owned power company in Maine has submitted signatures to the state calling for a referendum to halt the project.

Long-time Maine State Police member tapped to lead agency

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine’s governor has promoted a long-time member of the Maine State Police to serve as its new leader.

Virginia man arrested for trying to steal a fire truck in Maine, police say

A man from Virginia was arrested after he reportedly tried to steal an Auburn fire truck.

Death of three-year-old girl in Maine ruled a homicide

EDGECOMB, Maine (AP) The death of a 3-year-old Edgecomb girl on Christmas Day has been ruled a homicide, Maine State Police said.

Feds: Vanishing right whale must remain on endangered list

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The fading North Atlantic right whale will remain protected under the Endangered Species Act, and the species requires a series of protective steps to stave off extinction, federal authorities said Tuesday.

‘It’s just horrendous’: Highway fatalities top 170 in Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine is likely to finish the year with its highest number of highway fatalities in 15 years, as a pandemic trend of speeding and reckless driving continues across the state, officials said.

New laws in Maine tackle PFAS reporting, minimum wage

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Minimum wage earners will see a pay increase and employers will have to pay departing employees for unused vacation time under laws taking effect Jan. 1 in Maine.

Crews respond to fire at home in Saco

An overnight fire at a home in Saco is under investigation.

Brunswick officials vote to extend moratorium on new housing projects

A pause on new housing developments in Brunswick has been extended.

Death of three-year-old under investigation in Lincoln County

The death of a three-year-old in Midcoast Maine is under investigation.