Court: Construction can proceed on hydropower corridor

A federal appeals court is allowing construction to proceed on a 53-mile stretch that’s a critical part of a $1 billion utility corridor aimed at bringing Canadian hydropower to the New England grid.

Police in Portland investigating drive-by shooting

Portland police say they’re investigating a drive-by shooting that happened early Sunday morning.

Gov. Mills announces lifting of indoor and outdoor capacity limits later this month

Governor Janet Mills announced Thursday that capacity limits and requirements to physically distance in public outdoor settings and indoor venues will be lifted come May 24th.

No evidence found in missing girl’s death following search on Maine property

Nothing turned up after a search on a property in central Maine for a girl who went missing 35 years ago this week.

New York man charged in connection with homicide in Bangor

Police have charged a New York man in connection with a killing in Bangor in December.

71-year-old bridge in Bangor to be replaced with new tech

The Maine transportation department says a 71-year-old bridge in the Bangor area will be replaced by a kind of bridge never before used in the state.

Maine’s ‘Beach to Beacon’ race will again be virtual in ’21

CAPE ELIZABETH, Maine (AP) One of Maine’s most beloved road races will again be a virtual event this year.

Maine starts COVID-19 shot rollout to kids

Maine has started its rollout of COVID-19 vaccines to middle schoolers and early high schoolers.

2-year-old fires gun found on nightstand in West Bath home, injures himself and his parents

A 2-year-old boy in Maine shot and wounded his parents Wednesday after discovering a handgun on a nightstand, police said.

Maine eyes tighter controls on pesticide use at schools

A committee of the Maine Legislature has approved a proposal designed to provide better access to information about pesticides on school grounds.