Collins, Gideon clash on records, health care in debate

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins and her Democratic opponent Sara Gideon sparred on health care and the nation’s coronavirus response during a debate that saw the two candidates focus heavily on criticizing each other’s records in office.

Police investigate fatal crash in Winterport

A 21-year-old Frankfort man was killed in a crash in Winterport on Thursday evening.

Wardens investigate illegal deer killing in Washington County; offering $1,000 reward for information

Wildlife officials are offering a $1,000 reward for information about the illegal killing of a deer.

Bangor police make arrest following alleged assault at homeless encampment

Bangor police say one person was arrested after a dispute at a homeless encampment.

Bangor man accused of driving stolen vehicle leads police on chase

Police say a Bangor man is facing multiple charges after leading officers on a chase that ended in the town of Carmel.

Maine businesses get first round of aid to weather pandemic

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine has awarded more than 2,300 economic recovery grants to small businesses and nonprofit groups in the state to help them weather the coronavirus pandemic.

State police say infant died after falling out of horse-drawn carriage

Maine State Police say a 4-month-old child died after falling out of a horse-drawn carriage in Stacyville.

Man sentenced to 28 years in prison for killing girlfriend

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A judge imposed a 28-year sentence on a Portland man who described the longtime girlfriend he killed as “my best friend, the love of my life, the girl of my dreams.”

Transfer of Maine country club will conserve 175 acres

YORK, Maine (AP) A golf club in southern Maine said it will conserve about 175 acres along a river as part of its acquisition of a country club.

Maine electricity customers to receive millions in class-action lawsuit settlement

Some Maine electricity customers could be eligible for a payout from a class-action lawsuit settlement.