Music Teacher Faces Charges of Sexual Contact With Student

A private music teacher is facing six counts of unlawful sexual contact with a 9-year-old student.

3 Men Rescued, Suspended After Skiing Out Of Bounds

CARRABASSETT VALLEY, Maine (AP) — A Maine ski resort has temporarily suspended three out-of-state skiers after they skied in out-of-bounds territory and needed to be rescued.

Bill Would Create Consumer-Owned Maine Power Utility

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A lawmaker is proposing to launch a consumer-owned Maine power utility

Maine Shutting Down Productive Scallop Ground for Season

EASTPORT, Maine (AP)   Maine fishing regulators are shutting down some of the most fertile scallop fishing grounds in the state to help keep the shellfish’s population healthy

Man Who Killed Burglar Sentenced to Prison on Drug Charges

BANGOR, Maine (AP)   A Maine man who shot and killed a burglar has been sentenced to more than 13 years in prison on federal drug and gun charges

Portland Police Search for Suspects in Taxi Robbery

Portland police are looking for a suspect in the robbery of a taxi driver on Munjoy Hill.

Task Force on Police Use of Force Focuses on Mental Health

A Maine task force that reviewed police officers’ use of deathly force is calling for expanded access to inpatient mental health care and crisis stabilization.

Last of 3 Charged in Millinocket Killing to Be Tried

A trial is set for the last of three people charged in a home invasion that left a Maine man dead.

Two Charged With Drug Trafficking Following Suspected Overdose Death

Police in Auburn have made two arrests in connection with a suspected drug overdose.

Maine Restarts Search for Consultant to Help With Pot Rules

Maine is trying again to hire a consultant to help the state craft rules about the legal sale of marijuana.