Old Orchard Beach officers respond to domestic violence incident

On July 3rd, officers of the Old Orchard Beach Police Department responded to a domestic violence incident at a residence on Cedar Avenue.

Coast Guard ship to stop in Maine as part of bicentennial celebration

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle is coming to Portland in honor of Maine’s belated bicentennial celebration.

Portland’s hazard pay wage won’t take effect until Jan. 1

The Maine supreme court says an $18-per-hour emergency minimum wage increase in Portland will not go into effect until next year.

New Hampshire teen accused of stealing truck, causing pursuit in Maine

Maine State Police say a 17-year-old girl who stole a truck from New Hampshire and led police on a chase through multiple Maine towns was taken into custody.

Gas prices up a bit more in northern New England

Gas prices have gone up a little in all three northern New England states over the past week as drivers’ demand for gasoline has soared.

Ex-governor LePage launches another run in Maine

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Former two-term Republican Gov. Paul LePage, who liked to compare himself to former President Donald Trump, formally announced Monday that he’s launching a campaign for a third term.

Season bruin for Maine’s bear hunters

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine bear hunters will start laying bait for the bruins this month as the hunting season nears.

NH motorist’s wild ride ends in head-on collision in Maine

FALMOUTH, Maine (AP) A New Hampshire woman in a pickup truck led police on a high-speed chase that ended in a head-on collision that sent five people to the hospital, police said.

Local Maine governments in no hurry to spend federal windfall

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s local governments seem to be in no hurry to spend nearly $502 million in federal pandemic aid.

New tool to help Maine shark spotters confirm what they saw

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine officials have launched a new tool to help people who believe they spotted a white shark find out if it was indeed the big fish.