Maine Legislature seeks to keep 2 northern vets homes open

CARIBOU, Maine (AP) Maine lawmakers are seeking to prevent the closure of two veterans homes in northern Maine.

Man who shot deputy appeals to state supreme court, again

BANGOR, Maine (AP) A man sentenced to life in prison in the death of a police officer is seeking a new trial because prosecutors withheld evidence about an arresting officer’s disciplinary record.

Maine aerospace company passes rocket engine test

BRUNSWICK, Maine (AP) A Maine aerospace company has conducted a successful rocket engine test and can move forward on its plan to launch rockets.

Palmyra home destroyed by explosion and fire

The Maine Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a fire and explosion at a home in Palmyra.

State to rescind recommendation for universal masking at Maine schools

Beginning March 9th, universal masking will no longer be recommended for Maine’s schools and childcare facilities

Investigation underway after Patten man dies in custody

The Maine Attorney General’s Office says a Patten man died shortly after he was arrested by officers.

Maine man faces sentencing for double killing after plea

A Maine man charged with killing his sister and brother-in-law pleaded no contest to murder on Wednesday.

Maine looking for citizen scientists to track spawning smelt

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A group of Maine conservation organizations and a state agency are looking for volunteers to help with a project to restore a species of important fish to the state’s waters.

27 Romanians turned back after illegally crossing into Maine

HOULTON, Maine (AP) More than two dozen Romanians detained at the Maine border late last week have been returned to Canada, federal authorities said.

Baby lobster numbers low off New England as waters warm

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) New data show the population of baby lobsters off New England is below average, raising concerns about the size of future commercial hauls of the valuable crustaceans as waters warm.