Investigators say human remains found in Augusta may have been there for more than a year

Police have launched an investigation following the discovery of human remains in Augusta.

Maine commission on college debt to start meeting this week

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A Maine commission that’s tasked with studying college affordability will begin meeting this week.

NH woman accused of driving recklessly in Maine charged with OUI, driving to endanger

A New Hampshire woman who police say was driving recklessly and crashed multiple times on the interstate in Maine is facing charges.

Governor Mills and state lawmakers in attendance for signing of $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill

Governor Janet Mills and members of Maine’s congressional delegation were in Washington on Monday as President Biden signed a sweeping infrastructure bill into law.

Police asking for public’s help as they investigate hit-and-run in Hermon

Police in Penobscot County are trying to track down the driver in a hit-and-run that left a boy seriously injured in Hermon.

Police investigate crash that killed driver, passenger in Jay

Police say two people and a dog were killed in a crash in Jay.

Faith-based group likely to resettle 100 Afghans in Maine

A humanitarian group has resettled at least 68 Afghans in Maine.

Decision coming on whether to allow Maine shrimp fishing

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) An oversight board is slated to make a decision next month on whether to allow shrimp fishing off New England this winter.

Former Senate candidate who shredded mask due in court

ELLSWORTH, Maine (AP) A former U.S. Senate candidate is due in court for a hearing about allegations he pointed a gun at a former campaign staffer.

Maine science institute to preserve wharf with purchase

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A Maine science institute said Monday it has reached an agreement to buy a Portland wharf in a move that will preserve working waterfront access in the state’s largest city.