Former Teacher Sentenced to 8 Years for Sex With Student

A former teacher at a private Christian school has pleaded guilty to having sex with a 15-year-old student and has been sentenced to eight years in prison.

Maine School Investigates Charge of Racist Slur During Game

Officials with a Maine high school are investigating a complaint that a racial slur was used by a boys varsity basketball player during a game against another school.

Dryer Unit Malfunction Caused Fire At Paper Products Plant

WATERVILLE, Maine (AP) — Officials say a blaze that drew crews from more than a dozen fire departments to a paper products plant in Waterville, Maine, started in a malfunctioning dryer unit.

Large Fire Breaks Out at Paper Products Plant

WATERVILLE, Maine (AP)   Dozens of firefighters have responded to a massive fire at a paper products plant in Maine

Eviction Upheld for Maine Man Who Grew Medical Marijuana

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Maine’s supreme court has upheld the eviction of a man who claims his landlord was required to accommodate his use of medical marijuana in a federally subsidized apartment

Trial Begins for Man Accused in Fatal Home Invasion

BANGOR, Maine (AP)   A woman says she and her husband begged for their lives before being shot in the head during a home invasion in Millinocket, Maine

Acadia National Park Reopened at Full Strength This Week

Acadia National Park says it is running at full strength following the end of the federal government shutdown over the weekend.

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