As opioid settlement funds reach Maine, opinions arise over how best to use them

A nationwide coalition urges support for community-based organizations while some municipalities already plan to expand existing programs.

Twenty-two challenges to school library books have been filed in Maine since January 2022. Just one book has been removed.

Most complaints target LGBTQ+ books, a Maine Monitor review found. Some rely on resources from national conservative organizations.

New Harbor man pleads guilty to manslaughter in fatal New Year’s Eve crash

A New Harbor man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the fatal car crash he caused along Route 130 on New Year’s Eve 2021.

MSAD 61 school district sued over death of student during hiking trip

The parents of a student who died on a school hiking trip in 2021 are suing the Lake Region School District and two of its staff members for their son’s death.

South Portland residents experience large power outage Sunday morning

The city of South Portland experienced a large power outage Sunday morning that left just over 1,700 CMP customers without power.

Residents of Wiscasset mobile home park still without water despite state deadline

Residents of a mobile home park in Wiscasset say they are still living without running water despite a state mandated deadline to install a new well Friday.

White man convicted of killing Black Muslim freed after judge orders new trial

A white man from Maine who was convicted of manslaughter for shooting his sister’s Black boyfriend in 2019 was released on bail Friday after a judge ordered a new trial, sparking confusion and outrage from the victim’s family.

Law firm hired by Bucksport school district to investigate misconduct allegations

An investigation into inappropriate conduct is underway in the Bucksport school district.

Body confirmed to be recent high school graduate who was fishing for lobster in Maine

STEUBEN, Maine (AP) The identification of a body pulled from the ocean this week confirmed the worst fears of many in the community following the discovery of an empty lobster boat belonging to a recent high school graduate from Maine.

Man shot and killed during armed confrontation with police in South Portland

A Man was shot and killed during a confrontation with South Portland police on Friday.