Portland police respond to incident involving suicidal man armed with knife

Portland police say a man who was suffering from a mental health crisis and making suicidal statements barricaded himself inside of a shed and lit it on fire.

Mainers can begin requesting absentee ballots online

Mainers can begin requesting absentee ballots online, and they’ll be mailed once they’re printed, officials said Monday.

Police reform in Lewiston off to bumpy start

In wake of recent nationwide protests, Lewiston city council has decided to begin the process of gradual police reform. But it hasn’t been a flawless start. 

Maine rep joins bipartisan push for rural veteran mental health services

A Maine congressman is working across the aisle with a Republican from Indiana on a proposal that would create mental health telemedicine services for veterans in rural parts of the country.

Maine banks were efficient with PPP loans

Maine’s community banks are getting credit for swiftly funneling aid to businesses through the Paycheck Protection Program.

Permit applications for Maine’s expanded 2020 deer hunt close soon

The deadline to apply for a permit to participate in a deer hunt that promises a high level of participation has arrived in Maine.

Maine ambulance crashes into pickup truck, 3 taken to hospital

TURNER (WGME) – A crash involving an ambulance is now under investigation.

Shipyard workers to begin voting this week on labor pact

Shipyard workers who have maintained pickets for nearly two months during a global pandemic will have the final say on a proposed labor pact at Navy shipbuilder Bath Iron Works.

Ludlow man dies in New Limerick crash

NEW LIMERICK, Maine (AP) – A Ludlow man has died in a crash in New Limerick. Police say 61-year-old Vincent…

Lewiston man suffers head injury, rescued from Katahdin

A Lewiston man was rescued from the Saddle Trail inside the Great Basin of Katahdin Saturday afternoon. A 55-year-old man…