Loss of tiny organisms hurts ocean, fishing, scientists say

The warming of the waters off the East Coast has come at an invisible, but very steep cost — the loss of microscopic organisms that make up the base of the ocean’s food chain.

Man facing charges after hours-long standoff in Franklin County

A standoff in the town of Industry came to an end with the arrest of the suspect Wednesday afternoon.

Schools, town offices closed in Winslow following stabbing

A suspect is in custody following a stabbing in Winslow.

Gun seized following foot chase, arrest in Portland

A 19-year-old was taken into custody in Portland early on Sunday after a foot chase.

Police investigate rash of burglaries at Portland businesses

Police in Portland are warning about a string of commercial burglaries this month.

Crews respond to early morning fire at Alfred business

Crews from multiple departments responded to an early morning fire at a business in Alfred.

Worker dies after falling from bucket van in Rangeley

Police say a New York man was killed when he fell from the bucket of a moving bucket van on Route 4 in Rangeley late Tuesday morning.

Two seriously injured in head-on crash in Oxford County

A three-vehicle crash in Peru, Maine left two people seriously injured.

Gov. Mills backs legislation to expand abortion access in late pregnancy

Maine Gov. Janet Mills and legislative leaders have announced new legislation aimed at expanding abortion access.

Hallowell police cruiser struck by teen driver, police say

A Hallowell police sergeant was injured in a crash Sunday night.