Endangered whale’s decline slows, but population falls again

The decline of an endangered species of whale slowed last year, as it lost about 2% of its population, but scientists warn the animal still faces existential threats and is losing breeding females too fast.

Missing juvenile sought in Waldo County found

UPDATE: Police said Tuesday that Ariana had been found safe and reunited with her family. 

Police charge New Hampshire father in killing of 5-year-old daughter

A New Hampshire father has been charged with the killing of his daughter. Police have been investigating the death of…

Red Cross seeks blood donations before holidays

The Red Cross is seeking donors to help keep the blood supply from dropping ahead of the holiday season.

Vehicle strikes Westbrook church

A church in Westbrook was damaged when someone drove a car into the building Sunday evening.

Judge rejects bid to resume construction on $1B power line

A judge declined a request by developers of a $1 billion power line to resume construction, keeping the project on hold until a judge’s decision next year on the constitutionality of a referendum that halted the project.

Cape Elizabeth Voters to Decide on New School Proposal

If passed, Cape Elizabeth would build new elementary and middle school buildings and renovate Cape Elizabeth High School.

Victim and suspect identified in Lewiston homicide

Police have identified the victim of a homicide in Lewiston and have a suspect in custody.

Cause of Stonington fire undetermined; investigators don’t suspect foul play

Investigators say the cause of a fatal fire in Stonington is still unclear because of how much damage it caused.

Man accused in deadly Acadia National Park hit-and-run pleads not guilty

A man accused of killing his girlfriend in a hit-and-run in Acadia National Park entered a not guilty plea Thursday.