Key takeaways from the acquittal of Karen Read in her Boston police officer boyfriend’s death

DEDHAM, Mass. (AP) — Karen Read walked out of court a free woman after more than three years and two trials over…

Maine Legislature Passes Bill Blocking Local Immigration Enforcement

The measure was approved late Wednesday, mostly on party lines

Maine Suing Federal Agency Over $9 Grant Termination

The lawsuit claims the state is being singled out for funding cuts.

Maine Democrats pass two-year state budget bill that increases spending

Maine lawmakers finalized a state budget Wednesday, which marked the final day of the legislative session.

Lewiston man charged with manslaughter for death of 4-year-old stepson

The stepfather of a 4-year-old boy who was fatally shot in Lewiston last month is charged with manslaughter.

Authorities identify victim, locate driver involved in fatal Woodstock motorcycle crash

Police say the driver of a pickup truck involved in a deadly motorcycle crash Sunday night in Woodstock has been located.

Westbrook’s Owlbear’s Rest Serves up Coffee and Community Gaming

Owlbear’s Rest has combined a cafe with board games in a unique way since opening in May 2025. The Westbrook-based…

Convenience Stores Strongly Oppose Maine Cigarette Hike

Peter Brennan says it’ll drive shoppers of all products to New Hampshires, where tobacco taxes are lower.

Trump says he won’t call Minnesota Gov. Walz after lawmaker shootings because it would ‘waste time’

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday ruled out calling Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz after the targeted shootings of two state lawmakers, saying that…

Trump says the US knows where Iran’s Khamenei is hiding and urges Iran’s unconditional surrender

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday the U.S. knows where Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is hiding during the Israel-Iran conflict but doesn’t…