Drug overdose deaths increase by more than 20 percent in Maine

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The number of drug overdose deaths in Maine increased by nearly a quarter in 2021.

Trial of Maine man in Alaska woman’s death underway

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) The trial of a Maine man who is charged in the death of a woman at an Alaska university in the 1990s is underway after numerous delays.

Portland police officer charged with assault

A Portland police officer has been charged with assault in connection with an incident that took place last year.

Police search for driver involved in Portland hit-and-run

Police say they’re looking for the driver responsible for a hit-and-run in Portland that left a pedestrian seriously injured.

Waters off Maine, New England hit record fall temperature in ’21

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A body of water off New England and Canada had its warmest fall surface temperatures on record last year, a Maine science center reported.

Supporters of consumer-owned utility in Maine aiming for 2023 ballot

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Falling shy of their signature-gathering goal, supporters of a referendum drive aimed at establishing a consumer-owned electric utility will extend their efforts, delaying a potential vote until next year.

Maine governor outraising ex-gov in reelection drive so far

Maine’s Democratic governor is outraising her chief opponent, a Republican former governor, in her drive for reelection so far.

Police seek suspect in Waldo County grocery store robbery

Police are looking for the suspect accused of robbing a Wentworth’s store in Frankfort on Sunday evening.

Investigators identify woman found dead in Lubec; boyfriend to appear in court

Police say they’ve confirmed the identity of a woman found dead in the trunk of a car.

No injuries in Raymond crash involving car and school bus

No one was hurt when a car and a school bus collided in Raymond on Tuesday morning.