Affidavit: Victim Was Shot in the Back in Fight in Portland

Court documents indicate an Army sergeant told police he shot a Portland, Maine, man in the chest in self-defense, but actually shot the man in the back.

Maine Weighs Death With Dignity Bill Again

Maine, the state with the oldest residents, could allow adults with a terminal disease to ask for a fatal dose of prescription drugs under a Democrat’s bill.

39-Year-Old Man Killed in Collision in Peru, Maine

A 39-year-old man has been killed in a head-on collision in Peru, Maine.

Woman Hurt in Maine Apartment Fire Dies From Injuries

Police in Maine say a woman has died after suffering injuries in a fire earlier this week.

Prisoner at Maine State Prison Dies

The Maine Department of Corrections says a prisoner has died at the Maine State Prison in Warren.

Maine Could End Non-Medical Opt-Outs for Vaccinations

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine could end non-medical exemptions for routine childhood vaccines required by schools and certain health care facilities

Maine Could Allow Ranked Voting in Governor General Election

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)  Maine could expand its system that allows voters to rank their candidates from first to last on the ballot

Maine Records 1st Pediatric Death in 3 Years

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention says the state has recorded its first pediatric death caused by influenza in three years.

Police Investigating Human Remains Found in Maine

Human remains have been found in a wooded area in Maine.

Portland Man Charged in Killing Appears in Court

A Portland man charged a fatal shooting last month has pleaded not guilty.