Effort to repeal ban on single-use plastic bags shot down by Maine lawmakers

Lawmakers have shot down an attempt to repeal Maine’s ban on single-use plastic bags at many retail stores.

Lewiston man pleads not guilty in deaths of man, teen in Poland

A Lewiston man pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder Wednesday.

First Lady Jill Biden promotes free community college in Maine

First Lady Jill Biden visited Southern Maine Community College in South Portland on Wednesday as part of the Biden administration’s “Investing in America” tour.

Auburn man indicted for murder following Poland deaths

An Auburn man faces two counts of murder following the deaths of two people at a home in Poland.

Maine high school student arrested for having weapon on school grounds, police say

A high school student in Waterboro has been arrested for allegedly having a weapon on school property.

Police asking for help locating South Portland woman who went missing from group home

UPDATE: Police say Janica has been safely located.

Maine attorney general addresses relationship with staffer

Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey has been in a relationship with a worker whom he supervised for months, and he said his delay in disclosing it was an “error in judgment.”

Collins, Pingree offer reactions following Trump arraignment

Members of Maine’s congressional delegation offered their thoughts after the arraignment of former President Donald Trump in Manhattan on Tuesday.

Maine lawmakers to consider bills to expand abortion access

Maine lawmakers are preparing to take up several proposals in the coming weeks to expand abortion access, including one by Democratic Gov. Janet Mills to allow women in Maine to get abortions later in pregnancy if deemed necessary by a medical provider.

Woman charged with murder, arson following deadly fire in Aroostook County

The Maine Attorney General’s Office has charged a woman with murder and arson in connection with a fire that claimed the life of Caribou man earlier this year.