Police make one arrest while searching for missing Waterville woman

Police have taken one person into custody as they look for a missing Waterville woman.

Police in Gorham searching for dump truck that dropped stones in the road

Police in Gorham are looking for a dump truck they say was dropping stones on to roads.

Fryeburg police looking to identify driver who almost struck students at crosswalk

Police in Fryeburg are asking for the public’s help identifying the driver of a vehicle who failed to stop for students at a crosswalk.

Maine utility says signs at deadly explosion site are fake

FARMINGTON, Maine (AP) Central Maine Power officials say signs expressing support for a controversial transmission line, including about a dozen planted at the site of a deadly propane explosion, are fake and meant to sour the public’s view.

Police: Man Struck And Killed By Waste Disposal Truck In Milford

The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office says a man was killed by a Casella waste disposal truck in Milford Tuesday.

Wheelchair athlete to participate in Maine cross-country meet

CUMBERLAND, Maine (AP) A high school cross-country athlete who competes in a wheelchair has the green light to participate in a regional meet after originally being barred from competition.

300K Maine homeowners to get at least $100 from state

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) About 305,000 Maine homeowners are due to receive at least $100 from the state in direct property tax relief.

Portland’s city council approves ban of single-use plastic straws in unanimous vote

Beginning in 2021, customers at Portland restaurants and businesses will no longer be able to use single-use plastic straws.

Tickets are adding up for motorists under hands-free law

Maine law enforcement officers have written up several hundred motorists for violating a law that prohibits motorists from using hand-held electronic devices.

Downeaster floats plans to add in-state commuter service

Amtrak says it wants community input on expanding service in Maine.