Plea deal for trucker whose dislodged tire killed Maine State Police detective

BANGOR, Maine (AP) A truck driver is expected to accept responsibility for causing the death of a state police detective who was struck by a dislodged tire as he was assisting a driver alongside Interstate 95.

Catholic Church clears priest after sexual assault investigation

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland has reinstated Father Robert Vaillancourt after a yearlong investigation into sexual assault allegations from the 1980’s.  

Downtown Portland hosts sustainability fair

Post Office Park in downtown Portland played host to a sustainability fair on Wednesday, helping the Portland Office of Sustainability…

Mills looking into amendment to protect abortion rights

Democratic Gov. Janet Mills said Tuesday that her administration is reviewing whether the right to an abortion is already enshrined in the Maine Constitution, or if an amendment is warranted.

Mills receives Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund endorsement

Governor Janet Mills has received an endorsement from Planned Parenthood’s Maine Action Fund, cementing her already strong position on reproductive rights.

Wells beaches reopen after sewage line break

Two beaches in Wells that were shut down due to a sewage leak are now back open to the public.

Police charge man accused of stealing catalytic converters

A Portland man accused of cutting catalytic converters off of vehicles in Wells is facing charges.

Fiery crash in Lincoln County leaves driver dead

The driver of a vehicle that crashed into a tree and burst into flames in Southport on Wednesday morning died at the scene.

Body of Roxbury man recovered from pond in Oxford County

The Maine Warden Service says the body of an Oxford County man who appeared to have fallen out of his boat while fishing and drowned was recovered from a pond.

Man accused in deadly Acadia National Park hit-and-run transported to Maine

A Portland man charged with murder in the hit-and-run death of his girlfriend in Acadia National Park has been transported to Maine.