Waldo County man accused of causing window damage with BB gun

Police have charged a Searsmont man who they say is responsible for causing window damage in several towns.

Maine to receive $45M for road improvement projects

Maine is set to receive about $45 million to improve roads around the state, including in its capital city.

Embattled Maine county treasurer misses reelection deadline

A Maine county treasurer did not meet the deadline to file for reelection after he refused to leave office when he was arrested last year for the alleged stalking and harassment of a woman.

Maine housing bill passes through committee with amendments

A Maine legislative committee has approved an amended version of an affordable housing bill that aims to allow denser housing developments to fix a growing lack of affordable homes in the state.

Gov. Mills proposed funding boost for behavioral health

Governor Janet Mills is proposing nearly $20 million to help bolster the state’s behavioral health services.

Westbrook man charged with OUI after crash that took out utility pole

A man from Westbrook who police say crashed into a utility pole Wednesday night and then fled the scene is charged with OUI.

Maine climate science project gets $1M boost from feds

ORONO, Maine (AP) The federal government is providing nearly $1 million to support a University of Maine project to share climate science research.

Latest attempt to allow Sunday hunting in Maine shot down

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) An attempt to open up Sunday hunting in Maine has been shot down in committee.

Body of missing woman, 23, found in Bangor

Officials say the body of a missing 23-year-old woman was found in Bangor on Wednesday.

Maine purchases rapid COVID-19 tests for child care facilities and future pandemic preparedness

The governor’s administration says it’s ordered more than one million over-the-counter rapid COVID-19 tests.