Hiker rescued from Appalachian Trail after breaking ankle

An Appalachian Trail hiker who fell and broke his ankle during a trek was rescued during a nearly 11-hour operation by Maine game wardens and about 35 first responders and volunteers.

Maine CDC reports 49 new cases of coronavirus, 10 additional deaths

Maine’s CDC reported 10 COVID-19 related deaths in Thursday’s update, as the state continues to review records dating back to the beginning of the pandemic.

Maine to give police new way to fight child trafficking

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine is increasing the ability of law enforcement officers to fight child sex trafficking. Democratic Rep. Genevieve…

Four-fifths of Mainers 50 and over vaccinated for COVID-19

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The percentage of Maine residents age 50 and older that is fully vaccinated for COVID-19 has topped 80 percent.

Maine warns of bogus texting scam about drivers licenses

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine officials are warning residents of a text message phishing scam that targets people regarding their drivers licenses.

Animal welfare officers seize 18 horses in Maine

SANFORD, Maine (AP) Animal welfare officials have seized 18 horses, along with several dogs and cats, from a farm in Maine.

One person killed in Oxford County wreck

Police say one person was killed in an accident in West Paris on Wednesday morning.

Police investigate hit-and-run that killed dog in Bath

A woman was injured and her dog was killed in a hit-and-run in Bath.

Northern New England communication workers authorize strike

Union members with a phone and internet company in northern New England said Wednesday they have authorized a potential strike.

School director charged with incidents involving 13-year-old

The director of the Waldo County Technical Center is charged with assault and unlawful sexual touching stemming from a pair of incidents involving a 13-year-old girl, state police said Wednesday.