Dueling protests tackle gun debate in Kittery

Dueling protests in Kittery Saturday, one group urging Kittery Trading Post to stop selling high-capacity weapons while another says the businesses is doing no harm.

Man Flown to Hospital After Friday Night Crash in Gray

A New Gloucester man was flown to a hospital Friday night after crashing his car into a tree.

State of Maine Agrees to Settle $500M Fine Against Casino

Maine is set to slash fines lodged against backers of a failed casino effort from half a million dollars to $100,000.

Protesters Demand Kittery Store Stop Selling Assault-style Rifles

Several dozen protesters, including some New Hampshire high school students, are protesting a Kittery store selling assault-style rifles.

Mercury Network would Seek to Reduce Exposure for Kids, Moms

A pair of U.S. senators is introducing a plan to create a national mercury monitoring network to help protect children and pregnant women from exposure.

Officials: Roads are Going to be Busy this Weekend in Maine

Transportation officials are expecting a record number of cars and trucks to travel in the state this holiday weekend

Report: Psychiatric Patients Turned Away, Arrested

LEWISTON, Maine (AP)   An investigation shows two hospitals in Lewiston, Maine, turned away psychiatric patients and had them arrested, causing their conditions to worsen in some cases

Sen. Collins Reflects on a Close Friend, John McCain

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Republican Sen. Susan Collins is remembering her friend John McCain as “towering figure” who had no use for partisan games. Collins said the war hero and Republican senator from Arizona wanted to solve problems

Woman Accused in 4-Year-Old’s Death Waives Jury Trial

WISCASSET, Maine (AP)   A Maine woman charged with murder in the death of her fiance’s 4-year-old granddaughter has waived her right to a jury trial

Hundreds of Dead Fish Wash Ashore Before Labor Day Weekend

OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Maine (AP)   Some Maine residents have gotten a stinky start to their Labor Day weekend