Woman dies in Penobscot County Jail, officials say

Officials say a 34-year-old woman died inside the Penobscot County Jail Monday afternoon.

Two arrested after report of shots fired overnight in Portland

Portland police arrested two people early Tuesday morning after they say shots were fired in the Kennedy Park area.

Man suffers frostbite, hypothermia in cold-weather crash in Maine

DYER BROOK, Maine (AP) Maine State Police say a man who crashed his car on Interstate 95 suffered from hypothermia and frostbite, in addition to crash injuries.

Maine task force wants to limit size of ATVs on some trails

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A task force convened by the governor of Maine is recommending numerous changes to the way the state regulates all-terrain vehicles.

Planned Parenthood endorses challenger to Sen. Susan Collins

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Planned Parenthood is snubbing Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine by endorsing her Democratic opponent Sara Gideon in their Senate race.

Maine Sheriff’s Deputy fired after Felony Assault charge

A Sagadahoc County sheriff’s deputy who has been accused of attempting to strangle his girlfriend was fired from his post last month.

Maine Rep. Pingree leads federal proposal to cut food waste in schools

Three members of Congress have introduced a proposal to try to cut down on food waste in U.S. schools.

Ice break on Moose Head lake claims snowmobiler’s life

Officials say a 56-year-old new Hampshire man died when his snowmobile broke through the ice on Maine’s Moose Head lake.

Catholic School in Winslow Prepares to Close

A school in Winslow will be closing its doors.

Conservation Groups say They’ve Permanently Protected 1,400 Acres

Conservation groups in Maine say they’ve permanently protected 1,400 acres in the southern part of the state, which will be…