Drug agents seize cocaine and guns from man’s home in Mexico, Maine

A man from Mexico, Maine has been charged with selling cocaine.

Portland police investigate after driver struck utility pole, fled scene

Police in Portland are looking for a driver who fled after striking a utility pole early Thursday.

Maine close to barring waiting periods for kids’ dental care

The Maine Senate has approved a law change that would stop insurance companies from imposing waiting periods before they cover tooth decay treatment in children.

Pennsylvania man dies in snowmobile crash in northern Maine

A Pennsylvania man has died in a snowmobile crash in the northern Maine town of Mapleton.

Proposal to scrutinize Maine protective services moves on

Maine’s child protection office could face new scrutiny if the state Legislature passes a new oversight proposal.

Powerful wind, rain storm in Maine knocks out power to thousands of CMP customers

Strong gusty winds have led to thousands of outages for Central Maine Power customers.

Report: Most youth jailed because state lacks better options

A new analysis has found the majority of nonviolent youth are jailed in Maine because the state’s juvenile system lacks treatment options.

Plans for special cannabis crimes unit sparks outrage

Maine plans to create a new division of the state Drug Enforcement Agency tasked with regulatory compliance as well as monitoring illegal activity that competes with state-licensed growers, processors and retailers.

Brothers who brawled with police in grandmother’s hospital room face sentences

Three brothers who fought with police officers in their dying grandmother’s hospital room have each been sentenced to a few days in jail.

High school students in Naples dismissed early due to bomb threat

Students at Lake Region High School in Naples have been sent home early today due to a bomb threat.