Online Charter School Opposes Teachers’ Unionization Effort

Leadership at the state’s first online charter school is opposing efforts by teachers and staff to form a union.

Vape shops clarify FDA flavor ban

If you want bubblegum or creme brûlée vape flavors in your preferred puff of nicotine vapor, you can still get it: so long as you’re 21 and using a larger tank vape device and not the pre-loaded, disposable vape “e-pens.”

Maine State Police stop two unsafe tractor trailers on Friday

Maine State Police say they stopped two unsafe tractor trailers on Friday.

Maine lawmakers concerned about Middle East escalation

Two members of Maine’s congressional delegation acknowledge the head of Iran’s elite Quds Force was responsible for evil acts, but both worry about consequences of his killing on U.S. policy in the Middle East.

No injuries after shots fired in Bangor

Police in Bangor say no one was injured after a report of gunshots on Thursday night.

Gas leak causes evacuation and early dismissal for students at Westbrook school

Police say students at Saccarappa School in Westbrook would not be returning to school Friday due to a gas leak.

Maine state treasurer to begin mailing checks to thousands of Mainers

The state of Maine says 300,000 Mainers will soon be receiving a check in the mail for $104.

Millinocket man charged with aggravated assault for allegedly wounding man with samurai sword

MILLINOCKET, Maine (AP) A Maine man who police say cut another man’s arm with a samurai sword during a fight has been charged with aggravated assault and possession of a dangerous weapon.

Father of boy killed in Standish crash dies at hospital

The father of an 8-year-old boy who died in a crash in Standish on Saturday has succumbed to the injuries he suffered in the wreck.

Canaan man dies in crash, passenger taken to hospital

CANAAN, Maine (AP) Police say a motorist was killed when his car left a road and crashed into trees in the town of Canaan, Maine.