Victim of fatal shooting in Portland identified as investigation continues

Portland police have identified the victim of a fatal shooting on Woodford Street.

Hunters sue to allow Sunday hunting in Maine

A hunting group is suing the state of Maine to overturn the state’s longstanding ban on Sunday hunting.

Tribal sovereignty effort faltering, for now, in Maine

With a Democratic governor and a Democratic-controlled Legislature, Native Americans in Maine saw this year as their best shot at changing a landmark settlement to win sovereignty from the state.

Proposal to expand units allowed on housing lots becomes law

Maine Gov. Janet Mills on Wednesday signed into law a bill that expands the number of dwellings that can be built on housing lots to help address the state’s affordable housing crisis.

Ahoy mateys, Maine Maritime students headed back to sea

CASTINE, Maine (AP) Maine Maritime Academy students are preparing to embark on their first trans-Atlantic training cruise since the pandemic struck.

Maine to update reimbursement rates to aid health centers

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine might update its reimbursement rates for health care centers that serve rural and low-income residents.

Man pleads guilty to crashing into bleachers, killing man

A driver who crashed into bleachers at a youth baseball game, killing a 76-year-old man, pleaded guilty to manslaughter, driving under the influence and reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon on Tuesday.

Auburn man charged with abducting, assaulting teenage girl

Auburn police say a man accused of abducting a 13-year-old girl has been taken into custody.

Unemployment benefits to be returned to Maine prisoners

Maine is returning unemployment benefits to about 50 state prisoners who lost their work-release jobs at the start of the pandemic.

Maine is one step closer to establishing aerospace industry

Maine is closer to launching its space program after Gov. Janet Mills signed a bill to create the Maine Space Port Corp., a law aimed at growing the state’s aerospace industry.