Fire investigators say smoking material is to blame for Ellsworth apartment fire

Four people were displaced after a fire burned an apartment complex in Ellsworth Wednesday morning.

Maine man charged after allegedly making threat directed at Gorham daycare, causing police standoff

A man accused of making threats to a local daycare was taken into custody after a standoff in Gray.

Golden Bill Would Moves Fed Agencies Out of Washington D.C.

The measure would bar new construction, renovation, or lease renewal of agencies headquartered in the D.C

Sen Collins Voices Disapproval Of Pardons by Both Trump, Biden

Collins chided both sides for their actions. 

Sen King Votes Against Hegseth for Defense Secretary

King joined the 12 Democrats on the committee in opposing Hegseth

New federal data shows Maine’s child welfare agency is moving against national trends

A federal report shows Maine is finding more child abuse and neglect than most other states, but not necessarily keeping children any safer.

Maine AG signs on to lawsuit challenging Trump’s move to end birthright citizenship

Maine’s Attorney General is joining a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship.

Police: Footprints in Snow Led to Man Who Burglarized 20+ Cars

Officers say they got a call about an attempted car break-in on McKeen Street at 2:30 am Sunday.

Police Shoot Man with Machete on Merrymeeting Bridge in Topsham

Police say they tracked down Joseph Mendez at Merrymeeting Bridge

Maine ACLU Joins Lawsuit Against Trump Executive Order

A statement from the ACLU of Maine says birthright citizenship is guaranteed in the 14th Amendment.