Collins, Hassan propose improving military family savings

BANGOR, Maine (AP) A pair of senators from northern New England thinks military families should have more access to employer-sponsored retirement plans.

Motorcyclist dies after head-on crash in York

A head-on crash in York Saturday afternoon left one motorcyclist dead and another driver in the hospital.

Chipmunks, fattened up on acorns, are driving people nuts!

The Chipmunks’  frenetic activities can be entertaining but this summer in New England, the varmints are making a nuisance of themselves.

Maine’s Open Farm Day will be live on the internet this time

SCARBOROUGH, Maine (AP) – Maine Open Farm Day is still happening this year, but it will be a virtual event to…

2 deaths, 10 more coronavirus cases in Maine

The Maine CDC is reporting two new deaths related to the coronavirus on Saturday, bringing the death toll to 117.…

Fryeburg Police Chief resigns after a complaint was filed in May

The police chief in Fryeburg is resigning after a complaint was filed in the spring with the Teamsters union.

Max Linn cleared for ballot after challenge is withdrawn

A challenge of an independent candidate for U.S. Senate has been withdrawn, clearing the way for Max Linn to appear on the November ballot.

Ranked runoff to begin in Maine GOP primary for House seat

Maine election officials say they’ve begun determining the winner of a Republican primary for a U.S. House of Representatives seat using ranked-choice voting.

AG: Officer justified in firing shots that injured couple

The state attorney general’s office has concluded that a Maine Marine Patrol officer and part-time Washington County deputy sheriff was justified in shooting and wounding a Machiasport couple in 2017.

Governor’s administration releases new plan for students to return to school

The plan is aimed at providing support for schools that implement new health and safety measures for students and teachers in districts that choose to return to in-class learning.