Maine man not criminally responsible for killing tree farmer

A judge on Wednesday accepted the defense contention that a man accused of killing a Christmas tree farmer in a random attack was not criminally responsible for his actions because of mental illness.

Omicron could be fading in Maine as hospitalizations lower

The omicron variant of COVID-19 could be waning in Maine, where hospitalizations are declining, the state’s top health official said Wednesday.

Boyfriend of woman shot in Aroostook County taken into custody

The boyfriend of an Aroostook County woman who was shot inside of her home is facing charges as an investigation gets underway.

Gov. Mills unveils plan to strengthen oversight of electric utilities

(WGAN) Gov. Mills unveils plan to strengthen oversight of electric utilities

Change in the air: Maine Turnpike looks at cash-free tolls

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Change is in the air, and it’s leaving the toll booths.

Judge to accept man’s insanity defense in couple’s killing

A judge indicated Tuesday that he intends to accept a man’s insanity defense in the fatal stabbings of a couple in Turner.

Deadly house fire in Penobscot County under investigation

Investigators say the owner of a Hampden home died in a fire Monday night.

Fishing industry, regulators back lobster fishing fund plan

Members of Maine’s fishing industry and state regulators testified Tuesday in favor of the creation of a new $30 million fund to help lobster fishermen cope with new rules meant to protect whales.

Pedestrian struck and killed by pickup truck in Portland

Police in Portland are investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian and a pickup truck.

Driver pleads guilty in Acadia park crash that killed 3

BANGOR, Maine (AP) A former resident of New Jersey has taken an expected plea agreement stemming from a car crash at Acadia National Park that killed three people.