Maine lawmakers support mandating MaineCare pay for gender-affirming care

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Both chambers of the Maine Legislature approved a bill requiring MaineCare to cover gender-affirming care, a policy that’s already in practice but is not required by law.

Parents killed in front of children in parking lot in Maine, police say

A man and woman were fatally shot in front of their children before bystanders tackled the gunman, police said.

Head-on crash on interstate in Augusta leaves two injured

One person was hospitalized with serious injuries after a head-on crash in Augusta on Saturday.

Police investigate death at campsite in Portland

Police in Portland are investigating a possible overdose death at a campsite over the weekend.

Missing 82-year-old Brunswick man found safe

The Maine Dept. of Public Safety says a missing Brunswick man has been located safely.

Search for escaped ram continues in Cape Elizabeth

The Cape Elizabeth Police Dept. says a search is underway for an escaped ram.

Two vehicle car crash in Raymond injures three

Three people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on Route 302 by Raymond Beach Friday night. 

Maine man charged with killing his parents and 2 others indicted, faces more charges

A man charged with four counts of murder for allegedly killing his parents and two others in a series of shootings that shook Maine earlier this year has been indicted, officials said on Friday.

Federal appeals court rules in favor of lobstermen over Right Whale controversy

The fishermen and the state of Maine appealed their case to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit after losing in a lower court. The appeals court said Friday it disagreed with the lower court’s ruling.

Route 1 in Scarborough reopens after gas main leak

A gas main leak forced police to close part of Route 1 in Scarborough late Friday morning.