Watchdog sends report on problems with Maine child services

Lawmakers officially received this week a report from an oversight body for Maine’s child services that includes summaries of the “substantial issues” the office found in the cases it investigated in 2021.

Police say water search for missing Naples man has been exhausted

Police say the water search for a missing Naples man whose vehicle was found in a river in Auburn has been exhausted, but the missing person investigation will continue.

Union says Bates College violated COVID-19 guidelines

Supporters of unionization efforts at Bates College have accused the school of flaunting its own COVID-19 rules by bringing an outside expert to hold in-person meetings with employees who’re set to vote this month on whether to join a union.

Maine regulators say rising energy costs expected over the next few years

Regulators in Maine say rising electricity rates in New England are likely to become the norm over the next few years.

Temporary vaccination clinic opens in Portland

Another coronavirus vaccination clinic is opening up in Portland.

Fire destroys home in Raymond

No one was injured when a home in Raymond went up in flames Tuesday night.

Maine can require refunds for canceled cable, court says

A federal appeals court has revived a Maine law that requires refunds for customers who cancel cable service.

$3.5M in loans to help older Mainers pay property taxes

Maine will use $3.5 million in federal money to provide loans to help older residents pay property taxes, Gov. Janet Mills said Wednesday.

Maine Legislature reconvenes for 1st time in new year

The Maine Legislature is ready to start its first session of the year on Wednesday, which will be held with the same safety protocols as last year as COVID-19 continues to spread in the state.

York man who sued over police dog use receives $325K settlement

A man who filed a federal lawsuit that said a police officer violated his constitutional rights by using a police dog during a traffic stop has received a $325,000 settlement in the case.