Maine Democrats push through $8.3B budget without GOP support

The Maine Legislature has given final approval to an $8.3 billion budget with Democrats pushing it through over Republican objections.

Investigation launched after two bodies are found inside Farmington home

Authorities say two people were found dead inside of a home in Farmington on Tuesday.

Fire displaces residents at Lewiston apartment building

No one was hurt but residents were displaced after a fire broke out in Lewiston early Tuesday morning.

Maine woman faces possible life sentence for drug trafficking

A Maine woman could spend life behind bars for her role in a drug trafficking ring.

Lawyers clash over $1B hydropower transmission corridor

Attorneys for conservation organizations and an electric utility are clashing the adequacy of environmental reviews of a key portion of a power transmission project in Maine.

CMP works to finish restoring power to all Maine customers

Central Maine Power said it was expecting to have power restored to all customers on Tuesday, a day after strong winds brought down tree limbs and power lines.

Man charged in fatal Maine beach attack held without bail

A Massachusetts man charged with fatally beating his domestic partner on a Maine beach was ordered held without bail.

Civic center to host legislators, vaccine clinic in Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The Augusta Civic Center in Maine is slated to pull double duty this week as the host of the Maine Legislature and a coronavirus vaccination clinic.

Driver killed in Farmington after tree limb felled by wind crushes car roof

A woman was killed in Farmington Monday when a tree limb toppled by strong winds crushed the roof of her car.

Maine Sen. King says HSA and FSA plans could be used for fitness, sports gear

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s independent senator is joining a push to make it easier for more people to participate in physical fitness activities.