Hegseth meets with Sen. Collins as he lobbies for key votes in the Senate

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Defense Department, said he had a “wonderful conversation” with Maine Sen. Susan Collins on Wednesday as he pushed to win enough votes for confirmation. He said he will not back down after allegations of excessive drinking and sexual misconduct.

Portland Police Involved in Initial Search for Luigi Mangione

Mangione was on the run for a week after the shooting death in New York

Crashed Out Semi on Maine Turnpike to Stay Until After Big Storm

The state Department of Public Safety says earlier freezing rain will delay the unloading and removal of the vehicle

Augusta Bracing for River Flood in Upcoming Storm

The city is especially worried heavy rainfall, and snowmelt could cause an overflow from the Kennebec River.

King Offers Bill on Effects of Weapons Blasts on Service Members

King introduced a bill to create a 10-year research plan to better understand the effects of repeated, low-level weapon blasts, which servicemembers are exposed to during training and in combat

Community rallies to support Brooklin family who lost home, 16 dogs in fire

A family in Brooklin, Maine lost their home and 16 dogs in a fire.

Oakland man charged with domestic violence after hours-long standoff

A suspect has been taken into custody after a standoff in Oakland Tuesday morning.

Major Rainstorm, Heavy Winds Coming to Maine by Wednesday

Accuweather senior meteorologist Brian Thompson says it’ll be wet instead of snowy.

Low-Cost Airline Bringing Portland-New Haven CT. Flight

The flights will be offered twice a week on Sundays and Thursdays starting on May 22.

Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing charged with murder

ALTOONA, Pa. (AP) — After UnitedHealthcare’s CEO was gunned down on a New York sidewalk, police searched for the masked gunman with…