Vans With Inmates, Church Group Collide in Snow, Injuring 15

Maine state police say a collision involving two vans, one carrying inmates and the other a church group, injured 15 people at the state’s northern edge.

Proposal to License More Lobstermen Put off to Next Year

A proposal to let dozens of new lobstermen into Maine’s signature fishery is going to be put off until at least 2020.

Ex-Priest Convicted of Altar Boy Abuse Awaits New Court Date

A former Massachusetts priest who was convicted of sexually abusing an altar boy is awaiting a new court date in Maine.

State to Place Overdose Reversal Drug in Public Spaces

Maine Gov. Janet Mills’ administration has announced a plan to place the opioid overdose reversal drug naloxone in “NaloxBoxes” around the state.

Officials: More Flu Cases This Year, Strain Is Less Severe

State statistics report that more Maine residents have come down with the flu this year, but fewer cases resulted in hospitalization.

Maine Maritime Receives Largest-Ever Alumni Donation

The Maine Maritime Academy says it has received a $10 million bequest from an alumni’s estate, the largest donation in the academy’s 78-year history.

Young Maine Hunters May Get New Fall Turkey Hunt Day

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A proposal to afford Maine’s youngest hunters their own autumn day to hunt turkeys appears to have a good chance of passing the state’s legislature

Feds Approve Maine’s Ongoing Medicaid Expansion

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   The administration of Maine’s new Democratic governor says that federal regulators have approved the state’s ongoing, voter-approved expansion of Medicaid

Democrats Keep House Seat in Special Election

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Democrats have maintained control of a House seat left vacant by a lawmaker who took a private sector job

Police Investigate Death of Infant in Windham

Maine State Police are investigating the death of an infant.