Maine lawmaker doubts review of award to cop accused of profiling

A Maine lawmaker rejected findings from the Maine State Police that it had not meant a top award given to a trooper accused of racial profiling in traffic stops as a rebuke to the Black Lives Matter movement.

Portland police identify and arrest suspect involved in hate incident

The Portland Police Department said Monday the man accused of telling an Asian woman to “go back to her country” after kicking and breaking her car’s driver side mirror has been arrested.

Motorcycle crash on Maine interstate leaves two people with life-threatening injuries

The driver and passenger involved in a motorcycle accident on I-95 in Maine on Monday afternoon have been hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.

2 hikers who died in Acadia National Park are identified

Acadia National Park officials have released the names of two Massachusetts hikers who apparently fell 100 feet to their deaths on Dorr Mountain.

Maine considers ditching most annual vehicle inspections

The Maine Legislature is set to consider a proposal to eliminate the need for most annual state vehicle inspections.

Lobstermen protest seabed survey for offshore wind turbines

BOOTHBAY HARBOR, Maine (AP) Maine lobstermen say a seabed survey to determine suitability for a 23-mile underwater cable for a wind turbine project is disrupting their operations by cutting lines and disturbing buoys.

Maine artists hurt by pandemic get help

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A pair of new grant programs in Maine is designed to help artists who are struggling economically due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Maine company accepts $8 million from feds for solar power projects

Maine’s two U.S. senators say the money will help make forthcoming solar projects in Caribou, Skowhegan and Fairfield possible.

Bangor man rescued after becoming trapped under rocks

Officials say 30-year-old Clayford Cabilas, of Bangor, and a friend had just finished a hike Saturday when they climbed up some large rocks to take a photo and Calibas lost his balance and fell between the rocks.

Suspicious bag found at Portland Jetport, terminal building evacuated

The ordeal ended up delayed six flights — two of which were rerouted. One of the flights was to Manchester and the other to Boston.