Storm damage leads to disaster declaration in Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) President Joe Biden approved a disaster declaration for several counties for damage sustained in a wild December storm that left tens of thousands of people in the dark on Christmas Day, officials said Thursday.

Maine lawmakers moving forward with two-part state budget

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Majority Democrats in the Maine Legislature are pushing through a “baseline budget” to ensure government operations continue in the new fiscal year while leaving the door open to discussions on new spending initiatives in a supplemental budget to be addressed later.

Maine school board director resigns due to ‘hateful’ social media posts

The school board director in Kennebunk-based RSU 21 has submitted his resignation.

Maine lawmakers shoot down proposal to increase fines for using cellphone while driving

The legislature’s Transportation Committee has rejected a bill that would have increased fines for drivers who are caught using their cell phone or other devices while behind the wheel.

Popular Irish pub in Portland to close its doors

A popular Irish pub in Portland’s Old Port is closing its doors.

Police make two arrests, seize drugs during Lewiston traffic stop

A man and woman were arrested Saturday night after police reportedly found a gun and drugs during a traffic stop in Lewiston.

One dead after crash on Route 129 South Bristol

A deadly crash in Lincoln County is under investigation.

17 immigrants detained in Lisbon Falls

Police say 17 illegal and undocumented immigrants were detained in Androscoggin County this week.

Portland burglaries may be connected to similar crimes throughout Northeast, police say

Portland police are investigating a pair of burglaries that may be connected to a string of similar break-ins across the northeast.

Scammers target Central Maine Power customers

Central Maine Power says its customers are being targeted by scammers.