Former Maine high school student accused of making threats

Police have charged a former Scarborough High School student who they say made threats against the school.

Maine’s free meal program for students draws praise from agriculture secretary

The head of the U.S. Department of Agriculture commended Maine for its free meals program for students during a visit to the state this week. 

South Portland considers ban on sale of flavored tobacco products

A possible ban on the sale of flavored tobacco products was discussed during a city council workshop in South Portland Tuesday night.

Racist, threatening messages discovered in Maine school

Racist and threatening messages were reportedly found in a bathroom stall in a Maine high school.

York County police investigate theft of “Welcome to Maine” sign

Police are looking for help identifying the person responsible for stealing a “Welcome to Maine” sign in Acton on Monday.

One person injured after FedEx truck lands on top of vehicle

A FedEx truck ended up on top of a pickup truck after a multi-vehicle crash in Poland.

Fishermen hire Bush-era official in challenge to whale laws

Maine lobster fishermen have hired a former high-ranking U.S. Department of Justice official to represent them in their case against new laws intended to protect whales.

Positive COVID test leads to delay in trial of Stockton Springs mom charged in son’s death

The trial of a Stockton Springs woman charged in the death of her 3-year-old son is on pause due to a case of COVID-19.

Silver Alert issued for Kennebec County man with cognitive issues

A Silver Alert has been issued for a Kennebec County man.

Police responded to altercation, shots fired near Hadlock Field

Police in Portland are investigating a report of an altercation and shots fired near Hadlock Field.