Lack of rainfall leads to severe drought in two Maine counties

Parts of Franklin and Oxford counties are now experiencing severe drought.

Police investigate after shots fired at Westbrook home

Police in Westbrook are investigating what appears to be a random shooting last month.

Former Maine Republican Gov. LePage registers to run again

Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage has registered as a candidate for governor in the state once again.

Maine lab gets grant to use mice in cancer research

BAR HARBOR, Maine (AP) The federal government has awarded a Maine laboratory more than $750,000 to enhance its use of mice as a model for cancer research.

Budget approved as lawmakers meet without masks in Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Gathering without masks, Maine lawmakers on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved an $8.5 billion budget on the eve of the new fiscal year. The budget includes a $300 hazard pay bonus for most workers.

Maine looks for offshore wind compromise with fishermen

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The Maine Legislature has approved a compromise about offshore wind power in Maine that would put a moratorium on projects close to the Maine coast.

Maine Senate says no to decriminalization of drug possession

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The Maine Senate shot down a proposal to make drug possession for personal use a civil violation as opposed to a crime.

Maine woman sentenced to five years for sex crimes involving a minor

An Augusta woman who pleaded guilty to taking and sharing inappropriate photos of a young girl will spend five years behind bars.

Police investigate after man found dead following altercation in Lincoln County

Maine State Police say they’re investigating the death of a man in Somerville.

Woman killed after pickup runs stop sign in Brownfield

A crash in Brownfield on Tuesday left one woman dead.