David Flanagan, longtime Central Maine Power executive, dies

David Flanagan, who was at the helm of Maine’s largest electric utility during the disastrous 1998 ice storm, served as president of the University of Southern Maine and returned to lead the utility out of a series of missteps, has died.

Pedestrian injured after getting struck by vehicle in South Portland

A pedestrian was hospitalized after they were struck by a vehicle in South Portland early Thursday.

Maine senators join new push to preserve U.S. wildlife

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s two U.S. senators have signed on to a push to try to improve protections for America’s wildlife.

3,600 Maine health care workers have not been vaccinated

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The clock is ticking for 3,600 unvaccinated health care workers as the deadline for being fully vaccinated approaches.

Man accused of threatening at shelter killed by police

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Police shot and killed a man who was accused of threatening other residents while armed with a knife at a city-operated shelter.

Police charge Lewiston man after fight that led to stabbing

Police have charged an 18-year-old man who’s accused of stabbing someone during a fight in Lewiston.

Canadian company withdraws application for mining operation

An Ontario-based company on Wednesday withdrew its application for zoning changes necessary for a large-scale mining operation in northern Maine.

Judge declines to halt health care worker vaccine mandate

A federal judge declined Wednesday to intervene to stop Democratic Gov. Janet Mills’ requirement that health care workers be vaccinated against COVID-19 by month’s end.

Auburn police charge transient in multiple convenience store robberies

A local transient accused of robbing the same Auburn convenience store twice has been arrested.

Maine utility corridor 75% cleared of trees as vote looms

Workers have cleared trees from three-quarters of a proposed $1 billion power line route ahead of next month’s referendum on the conduit for Canadian hydropower to reach the New England grid.