Financier Jeffrey Epstein killed himself while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges in New York, officials said Saturday.

NEW YORK (AP) — Financier Jeffrey Epstein killed himself while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges in New York, officials said…

Rabid fox bites 6-year-old girl on the back of her leg

BATH, Maine (AP) Police say a 6-year-old girl in Maine was bitten in the leg by a rabid fox. Julia…

Man convicted for killing woman receives life sentence

A Maine man who served decades in prison for stabbing his wife more than a dozen times in front of her daughter is sentenced to life behind bars for a similar crime.

Paper mill to receive upgrades in $120M investment plan

An Ohio-based paper-making company plans to invest $120 million in three pulp and paper mills, including to its location in Maine.

UPDATE: Warden service recover the body of a 17-year-old in Saco River

Game wardens are searching for a 17-year-old presumed drowned in the Saco River in Buxton.

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard getting new commander

KITTERY, Maine (AP)   The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is undergoing a change of command

NOAA to meet with public about possible new whale protection

MACHIAS, Maine (AP)   Federal officials will meet with fishermen and other members of the public in a series of meetings about possible changes to rules designed to protect vulnerable whales

Ferry terminal gets more than $3M to handle more passengers

A ferry service that takes residents and visitors to islands in southern Maine will receive more than $3.4 million in upgrades from the federal government.

Maine utility to launch $6M compensation fund for customers

Central Maine Power is launching a plan to include a $6 million fund to compensate customers impacted by unresolved bill disputes.

Investigators probe cause of fatal house fire in Athens

Police say a house fire killed a man in a small town in central Maine.