Panel votes against fines for pharmaceutical price gouging

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A legislative committee has voted against a bill to impose fines on generic drug manufacturers engaged in price gouging, amid concerns about protracted litigation.

Crews respond to all-hands fire on Peaks Island

Crews responded to a large fire that broke out on Peaks Island in Portland on Thursday afternoon.

Second Mainer accused of breaking into the U.S. Capitol in January

A second person from Maine has been arrested in connection with the breach of the U.S. Capitol in January.

Police release identities of victims in fatal head-on crash in Lewiston

Police have released the identities of the three people killed in a serious crash in Lewiston on Wednesday.

Falmouth police asking for help finding woman last seen in New York City

Police in Falmouth are trying to find a missing 29-year-old woman last seen in New York City.

Iconic Portland diner to offer vaccinations next week

Mainers still looking to get vaccinated in the Portland area will soon be able to at a popular local diner.

Construction worker hospitalized after trench collapse in South Portland

A construction worker in South Portland was sent to the hospital after he became trapped when a trench collapsed Thursday morning.

Bates College holds commencement amid pandemic

Bates College kept with its tradition of holding its commencement on the historic quad on Thursday.

Driver in wreck that left three dead, including a one-year-old, fell asleep before crash, police say

(AP) A driver allegedly fell asleep before striking three pedestrians, all of whom died, including a one-year-old girl.

Maine not planning on a state vaccine passport system

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine officials are not planning to develop a statewide vaccine passport system for COVID-19 shot recipients.