Maine man sentenced in death of long-time girlfriend files appeal

A Waterville man is appealing a 42-year prison sentence for killing the mother of his two children.

Opening month of mobile sports betting goes smoothly in Maine as bettors wager nearly $40 million

Bettors wagered nearly $40 million in Maine during the first month online sports betting became legal, with the state’s tribes, two vendors and state government receiving benefits, officials said.

Maine man accused of sexually assaulting young girl appears in court

A Rumford man is accused of sexually assaulting a girl under the age of 15.

Public weighs in on dispute between Maine regulators and CMP over storm costs

Public witness hearings took place Tuesday to address accusations of overspending on storm clean-up by Central Maine Power.

Victims of fatal wrong-way crash on Maine Turnpike identified

Police have identified all three people who were killed in a wrong-way crash on the turnpike in Portland last week.

Memorials to victims of Maine’s deadliest mass shootings to be displayed at museum

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) Volunteers and city workers on Tuesday removed mementos, signs and other items that accumulated at the sites of the deadliest shootings in Maine history, reflecting a change in season and a new chapter in the area’s recovery.

Supreme Court throws out case that could have limited lawsuits over disability access

WASHINGTON (AP) The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a case surrounding a Maine hotel that could have made it harder for people with disabilities to learn in advance whether a hotel’s accommodations meet their needs.

Maine loon population dips for a second year, but biologists are optimistic about more chicks

The population of a beloved Maine bird, the common loon, dipped for the second straight year, but wildlife surveyors said they are heartened by an increased number of the bird’s chicks.

Investigators say overloaded furnace led to deadly explosion in New Gloucester

Fire investigators have determined the cause of a deadly explosion at a home in New Gloucester over the weekend.

Arrest made in Westbrook death investigation

One person has been charged with murder for the death of a Westbrook man last week.