Somerset County woman struck and killed by SUV

A Canaan woman who was struck by an SUV while walking her dog has died.

Maine man pleads guilty in parking lot killing case

A Maine man pleaded guilty to manslaughter Monday in the death of a Massachusetts resident in a fast-food restaurant parking lot.

Augusta lawmaker dies following battle with cancer

A Maine lawmaker has died during her fourth term in office.

Poliquin narrows funding gap in key Maine race

Former Republican U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin, who is seeking his old job back, has narrowed the funding gap in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District race.

Man pleads guilty to shooting at Portland Police Department, sentenced to 6 years

A Portland man who fired shots at the city’s police department will spend six years behind bars.

Orrington man arrested after lengthy standoff

A man who barricaded himself in a house in Orrington was arrested after a lengthy standoff.

UMaine to help with preventing burnout in medical workers

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s public university system has received $1.5 million from the federal government to help prevent burnout among medical professionals.

Maine considers fund for lobster fishers hurt by whale rules

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s state government might set up a $30 million annual fund to help lobster harvesters and other commercial fishermen who have been economically hurt by new rules designed to protect rare whales.

Multistate compact could help Maine get more therapists

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine is considering joining a multi-state compact that allows licensed counselors to practice in other states.

Maine man gets 5 years on child pornography charge

The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office found in 2019 that Hazleton had sought explicit photos from a 10-year-old girl on social media.