Bill would remove waiting periods for children’s dentistry

A proposal in Maine would stop insurance companies from mandating waiting periods between children’s dental treatments.

Traffic stop leads to four arrests in Waterboro

A police officer made four arrests during a traffic stop in Waterboro on Sunday evening.

Woman who stole an SUV with 3 kids inside is back in jail

A Maine woman accused of commandeering a Jeep with three children inside it is back in jail following her arrest for violating bail.

Animal welfare officials seize 30 dogs from Hampden home

Maine animal welfare officials say nearly 30 animals were seized from a home.

Maine moose hunters gearing up for state’s permit lottery

Maine’s big game hunting seasons are months away, but the state is starting the process of accepting applications for the moose hunt.

Verso moves forward with $400M deal that includes Maine mill

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) A paper mill company announced it has the necessary regulatory approvals to move forward with plans to sell its Maine mill as part of a $400 million deal.

UMaine Farmington faculty member fired after sexual abuse allegation

FARMINGTON, Maine (AP) University of Maine at Farmington officials announced the termination of a part-time faculty member Tuesday after the school reviewed allegations that he sexually abused a minor at a New York City school in the 1990s.

Maine gov. delivers state of the state address, calls for bipartisanship

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine’s Democratic governor says in her first State of the State address that the Pine Tree State is a home of compromise and bipartisanship in an era marked by political gridlock.

19-year-old who allegedly broke into marijuana grow facility charged with burglary

The York County Sheriff’s Office says a marijuana grow building was broken into Friday afternoon.

Two-vehicle wreck leaves elderly woman dead in Kennebec County

Deputies say an 84-year-old woman was killed in a head-on crash in Kennebec County on Saturday.