Maine requests disaster declaration for December storm

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Democratic Gov. Janet Mills requested a federal disaster declaration for seven Maine counties for damage from a wild December storm that left tens of thousands of people in the dark for Christmas.

Maine Senate swiftly confirms justice to state supreme court

The Maine Senate acted swiftly to confirm to the state supreme court a judge who was responsible for innovations in drug treatment and mental health cases.

Maine lawmakers target Whole Foods for blacklisting lobster

Republican lawmakers in Maine are going after Whole Foods for its rebuke of the state’s signature seafood — Maine lobster.

Maine lawmaker resigns after pleading not guilty to campaign-related fraud charges

A Maine House Democrat announced he will resign after pleading not guilty to defrauding the state’s clean election program.

Maine voters asked for input on upcoming state ballot question

The public comment period is open for the wording of a ballot proposal asking Mainers about debt.

Silver Alert issued for Turner man

The Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office has issued a Silver Alert for a 47-year-old Turner man.

Nominations announced for heads of Maine Drug Enforcement Agency and Fire Marshal’s Office

A veteran fire professional and the director of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy have been nominated to leadership roles with the Maine Department of Public Safety.

Maine truck driver crashes twice in same day, police say

A Mainer reportedly crashed his tractor-trailer truck twice on the same day.

Woman charged with OUI after crash that left vehicle submerged in brook

The operator of a vehicle that crashed through a guardrail and ended up submerged in a brook is now facing charges.

Waters off New England had 2nd warmest year on record in ’22

The waters off New England, which are home to rare whales and most of the American lobster fishing industry, logged the second-warmest year on record last year.