Officials say fire that destroyed Madison home may have been started by family dog

Investigators say a dog may be responsible for starting a fire that destroyed a Madison home Tuesday night.

Maine may pay lobster fishers to test new gear as whale protection rules loom

Lawmakers in Maine are getting behind a drive to pay lobster fishers to comply with potential new fishing regulations.

Homeowner arrested after fire in Stonington

Police say an investigation into a fire in Stonington led to the arrest of the homeowner.

Fire that leveled Kittery hotel leaves one dead

Officials say one person was found dead after Wednesday’s massive fire that destroyed the Days Inn hotel in Kittery.

Police search for ‘at-risk’ teen from Buckfield

The Oxford County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a missing Buckfield teen who they describe as “at-risk.”

Work on Maine hydropower transmission line can restart, state says

The construction of a 145-mile transmission line in Maine will be able to resume now that the state has removed a suspension order on the project.

Maine man sentenced for murder, grisly machete attack

A Gardiner man was sentenced Tuesday to 65 years behind bars for killing his former friend and nearly cutting off the hands of another man with a machete.

Portland removes sprawling homeless encampment outside downtown

Maine’s largest city started removing a sprawling homeless encampment outside of its downtown area on Tuesday that was home to dozens of people living in tents.

Man arrested for offering needles to Portland middle school student in girls’ bathroom

Portland police say an arrest was made following reports of a suspicious man who offered a middle school student hypodermic needles.

Council members confirm appointment of Danielle West as Portland City Manager

The Portland City Council unanimously approved the appointment of Danielle West as city manager Monday.