UMaine System gives chancellor short-term extension

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine’s public university system extended the contract of its chancellor into the summer, but has yet to make a decision about his long-term future.

Missing kids found in Maine after police issue Amber Alert

An Amber Alert was cancelled Friday morning after two missing kids from Somersworth, New Hampshire were found in Maine.

Ranked choice used to determine winner in Maine State Senate primary

The winner in a Maine State Senate primary was declared Thursday after ranked choice was used.

MaineCare coverage for new mothers to be extended to one year after childbirth

Health coverage for new moms through MaineCare is being extended.

Maine diocese sued for 1st time since abuse suit barrier end

The first lawsuits against the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland since Maine took away a limitation on claims of child sexual abuse were filed on Thursday.

Teenager dies in Lebanon motorcycle crash

A 19-year-old died in a motorcycle crash in Lebanon on Wednesday night, police say.

Sen. Angus King calls on DOD to switch to electric vehicles

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s independent senator has proposed that the U.S. military play a role in reducing carbon emissions by converting some vehicles to electricity.

Grant, Lentz win at-large school board seats in Portland

After a runoff tabulation on Wednesday morning, Benjamin Grant and Sarah Lentz have been confirmed as winners of two at-large seats on the Portland School Board.  

Bill to give Maine tribes benefits of federal laws advances

A House committee on Tuesday advanced a bill that would allow Native American tribes in Maine to benefit from future federal laws, despite a state land claims settlement.

5-year-old dies after falling in Piscataquis County lake

Police said a 5-year-old boy drowned after falling in a lake in Piscataquis County on Tuesday afternoon.