Attorney for Rockport Man Charged With Four Murders Enters Insanity Plea

An attorney for a Rockport man charged in the murders of his mother, grandparents, and a caretaker has entered an insanity plea on behalf of his client.

DHHS Commissioner Said More Caseworkers Are Being Hired

Maine Health and Human Services Commissioner Jeanne Lambrew says the agency has hired 39 new staff members, including 16 more caseworkers under the new administration.

Bouchard Resigns

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) _ The mayor of Maine’s second largest city has resigned in the wake of a controversy over his leaked emails and text messages, one of which included a racist remark.

Man Sleeping In Trash Bin Gets Dumped In Garbage Truck

BANGOR, Maine (AP) — The Bangor Fire Department says a man who was sleeping in a trash bin survived getting dumped along with the other contents into a garbage truck.

Maine’s State Bird Will Remain the Generic “Chickadee”

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   The chirping over the Maine state bird is over for now

Luke’s Lobster Signs Lease with Historic Pier

BOOTHBAY HARBOR, Maine (AP)   Lobster restaurant chain Luke’s Lobster has signed a deal to take over operation of a historic pier in Maine

Colby Announces Architect, Operator for Hotel Project

WATERVILLE, Maine (AP)   Maine’s Colby College has named an architect and operator for a boutique hotel it plans to open next year

Skowhegan Votes to Retire ‘Indians’ Nickname After Debate

SKOWHEGAN, Maine (AP)   A Maine school district has voted to “respectfully retire” its “Indians” school mascot and nickname

2 Maine Bills Would Rid State of Daylight Saving Time

Maine lawmakers are going to consider a pair of bills that propose to end daylight saving time in the state.

Maine Man Seriously Injured in Snowmobile Crash

A snowmobile accident has left a Maine man in critical condition.