New Maine law to increase access to epinephrine devices

Supporters of a new Maine law say the state’s schools and summer camps will have better access to epinephrine devices due to a new law in the state.

18 firefighters resign amid disagreement with town officials

A group of 18 firefighters in Maine have resigned after a disagreement with town officials.

Drug agents seize cocaine and guns from man’s home in Mexico, Maine

A man from Mexico, Maine has been charged with selling cocaine.

Portland police investigate after driver struck utility pole, fled scene

Police in Portland are looking for a driver who fled after striking a utility pole early Thursday.

Maine close to barring waiting periods for kids’ dental care

The Maine Senate has approved a law change that would stop insurance companies from imposing waiting periods before they cover tooth decay treatment in children.

Pennsylvania man dies in snowmobile crash in northern Maine

A Pennsylvania man has died in a snowmobile crash in the northern Maine town of Mapleton.

Proposal to scrutinize Maine protective services moves on

Maine’s child protection office could face new scrutiny if the state Legislature passes a new oversight proposal.

Powerful wind, rain storm in Maine knocks out power to thousands of CMP customers

Strong gusty winds have led to thousands of outages for Central Maine Power customers.

Report: Most youth jailed because state lacks better options

A new analysis has found the majority of nonviolent youth are jailed in Maine because the state’s juvenile system lacks treatment options.

Plans for special cannabis crimes unit sparks outrage

Maine plans to create a new division of the state Drug Enforcement Agency tasked with regulatory compliance as well as monitoring illegal activity that competes with state-licensed growers, processors and retailers.