Hundreds without power after truck hits utility pole in Raymond

RAYMOND (WGME) — Part of Webbs Mills Road in Raymond is closed, and hundreds are without power, after a truck…

Maine woman indicted for manslaughter in death of 1-year-old

Police have made an arrest in connection with the death of a 1-year-old boy in Aroostook County that happened in March.

Governor Mills presses for increased federal funding for low-income heating program

Today, in a letter to federal officials, Governor Janet Mills requested increased federal funding and expanded eligibility for the Low-Income Heating Assistance Program (LIHEAP). 

Sidney man enters insanity plea in second trial for sexual assault of a child

In Kennebec County Superior Court today, 32-year-old Eric Bard plead not criminally responsible by reason of insanity to several counts of child rape in his second trial. 

Maine cut greenhouse gas emissions 25% from ’90, report says

Maine’s greenhouse gas emissions were 25% lower in 2019 than they were in 1990, environmental officials in the state said.

Drug agents seize fentanyl, cocaine from two men staying at Bangor casino

Two people from Massachusetts accused of supplying fentanyl in the Greater Bangor area were taken into custody on Wednesday.

Maine Sen. Collins seeks help for seniors struggling with opioid use

BANGOR, Maine (AP) Senators from Maine and Maryland have proposed legislation they said would support older residents who are addicted to opioids.

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…