Police investigate after Knox man trapped beneath vehicle in driveway dies

Police in Waldo County say a man died after getting trapped underneath a vehicle in his driveway.

Mainers can use ranked voting for president, state rules

Maine voters are poised to become the first group of voters in U.S. history to be able to use a ranked style of voting for president, following a ruling by the secretary of state.

Belfast Summer concerts stay afloat with nautical solution

For over 25 years, Belfast has had the pleasure of hosting musicians in its streets on a weekly basis as part of the ‘Belfast Summer Nights’. However, the pandemic and social distancing put a halt on this heartwarming tradition. That is, until its founders devised a creative solution: boats!

Police encounter alligator during Skowhegan drug bust

A Skowhegan search warrant led to the arrest of three people and the confiscation of roughly $12,000 worth of heroin, cocaine, Fentanyl, and other drug related paraphernalia, as well as a two-foot long live alligator. 

Pandemic might be contributing to overdose spike, experts say

Portland overdose prevention workers have speculated that the recent spike in overdoses in the region may be caused by the pandemic. More specifically due to the isolation many have faced at their most vulnerable time.

Maine Attorney General calls for childcare relief

Maine’s attorney general has joined a group including more than 20 of his counterparts to call for the federal government to provide financial help for childcare providers in the next round of stimulus money.

Amtrak adds more Maine stops

The Amtrak train that provides service from Maine to Boston will soon add more round trips as part of its service restoration.

Opponents concede in Maine GOP primary for House race

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The opponents of a former Maine state representative have conceded to him in a Republican primary for a competitive U.S. House seat.

Former state rep leads Maine GOP primary for House seat

A former Maine state representative is leading in the Republican primary for a competitive House district, but additional voting rounds under ranked-choice voting might be necessary to declare a victor.

Mainers approve $120M in bonds for broadband, transportation

Mainers have approved a pair of bond proposals for transportation projects and to boost high-speed internet.