Two people suffering overdoses revived in Augusta by Capitol Police officer

An officer with the Maine Capitol Police is credited with saving the lives of two people suffering from an overdose.

Man accused of firing shots in Lewiston injured after others return fire

One man is facing several charges in connection with an armed confrontation in Lewiston.

America’s scallop harvest projected to decline again in 2022

America’s scallop fishing industry will continue to decline in catch into next year due to a decrease in the availability of the oft-pricy shellfish off the East Coast, federal regulators say.

Two teenagers hospitalized after vehicle goes airborne, strikes utility pole in Raymond

Two teenagers who were inside of a vehicle that flipped upside down and took down a utility pole in Raymond were hospitalized with serious but non-life threatening injuries.

Fatal hit-and-run in Winter Harbor ruled homicide; nationwide search for suspect underway

The hit-and-run death of a woman in Acadia National Park has been ruled a homicide, and the search for her boyfriend continues.

Black fly season lengthens with climate change, clean water

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s season for black flies appears to be taking up more of the year due to factors including cleaner water and climate change.

Gas prices inch down in Maine as another holiday weekend approaches

Gas prices in Maine dropped by about 6 cents since last week, but they’re likely to remain high going into the Fourth of July weekend.

Levesque hopes to bring redevelopment magic to Limestone

LIMESTONE, Maine (AP) The man who led the redevelopment of the former Brunswick Naval Air Station hopes to work some magic in northern Maine.

House panel votes to fund extra destroyer in new fiscal year

BATH, Maine (AP) A key congressional committee has signed off on an additional destroyer like those built at Bath Iron Works for the upcoming fiscal year.

Expanded care in works for vets exposed to toxic substances

Collins said that includes more than 3.5 million veterans who have been exposed to toxic substances.