Man pleads guilty in beating death caught on Facebook video

A man charged in the brutal beating death of a Maine musician that was captured on video has pleaded guilty.

Several Maine schools enter lockdown due to threat mentioning Susan Collins

Some Maine schools were in a “soft” lockdown Friday due to what police say are non-specific threats that mentioned Susan Collins.

Maine lawmakers lead push for more temporary work visas

Lawmakers from Maine are helping lead a charge for an increase of a cap on work visas this year.

Police pull Maine man, pit bull from frigid New Jersey lake

A Maine man and his pit bull dog were rescued by police after they became trapped in a frigid New Jersey lake.

Hole in the Sombrero? Sales of Allen’s brandy continue slide

Allen’s Coffee Brandy, a venerable brand of liquor beloved in Maine, is no longer the top-selling alcohol in the Pine Tree State.

Prosecutors: Man drank 6 shots of vodka before fatal crash

Prosecutors say a Maine man who crashed his truck, resulting in the death of a passenger, told police he had consumed six shots of 100 proof vodka and smoked two marijuana joints prior to the crash.

Regulators slap Central Maine Power with $10 million penalty

The Maine Public Utilities Commission is imposing what amounts to a penalty of nearly $10 million on Central Maine Power for billing problems and customer service problems.

Group advises investments to reduce juvenile incarcerations in Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A national policy group recommends Maine invest more in community-based services in an effort to reduce the number of incarcerated minors.

Bangor man accused of threatening to burn down home charged with multiple crimes

A Bangor man faces multiple charges after allegedly threatening to burn down someone’s home.

Gardiner man charged with murder in connection with weekend shooting

State police say a person who was shot over the weekend in Gardiner has died.