NH man pleads guilty to trafficking Chinese women in Maine

A New Hampshire man joined his wife in pleading guilty to federal charges for their role in a sex trafficking operation that coerced Chinese women into prostitution in New England.

New Portland brewery to produce nonalcoholic beer only

A Portland businessman and the co-founder of Austin Street Brewery have teamed up to create Maine’s first craft brewery dedicated to brewing nonalcoholic beer.

Maine fire marshal offering $1,000 reward leading to arrest in bridge arson case

The Maine Fire Marshal’s Office is offering a $1,000 reward for information about a fire that destroyed a historic covered bridge.

Drug agents bust Michigan-based operation accused of bringing fentanyl, meth into Maine

Maine’s Drug Enforcement Agency has cracked down on a drug-trafficking operation based out of Michigan that officials say was bringing large amounts of drugs into Maine.

Wells police ask for help locating missing woman

Police in Wells are looking for a missing woman who was last seen in June.

Maine man accused of beating another man with a rock hours after bail release

A Lincoln man has been charged with violating bail twice in less than 24 hours after allegedly hitting a man with a rock.

Fatal wreck in Sidney caused by aggressive driving, state police say

Maine State Police say aggressive driving is to blame for a fatal accident on I-95 in Sidney. Police say the…

Referendum challenging electric transmission line in Maine can appear as one ballot question

A referendum on a controversial hydropower transmission line in Maine can appear on the ballot in November as a single question, according to a ruling in Maine’s highest court.

Fire officials investigate house fire in Whitefield

Fire investigators are looking into the cause of a fire that damaged a home in Lincoln County.

Former Maine Governor LePage denounces new virus guidance on masking, schools

Former Maine Governor Paul LePage calls new guidance from the CDC on masking “politically-driven decision making.”