Maine Governor’s Administration Proposes Closing Some Jails

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   The Maine Department of Corrections is proposing closing some county jails to save money

1 Dead in Fatal Crash in Litchfield

Maine State Police say a driver was killed when his sport utility vehicle struck a tree in Litchfield.

Wardens, Hunters Rescue Moose Trapped in Mud

Two Maine game wardens and two hunters have come to the aid of a moose that was trapped in a muddy spring.

Defense: ‘Doubts Will Linger’ About Teenager’s Death in 1980

A defense lawyer says “doubts will linger” regardless of whether a Maine man is convicted or acquitted in the death of a teenager in 1980.

Three Charged with Kidnapping in Sanford

Three people are charged with kidnapping a 28-year-old man in Sanford last month.

Gov. LePage Avoids Records Request for Travel Expenses

The LePage administration continues to draw criticism for failing to answer public records requests concerning travel expenses.

Woman Found Dead in Snowbank Moved to Maine Last Year

A friend of a woman found dead in a snowbank in Maine says the 19-year-old had moved to the state last year and dreamed of becoming an actress.

Police and Augusta City Councilors Come to Salary Agreement

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Augusta city councilors and city police have agreed on a new contract that will increase pay for certain officers by 20 percent over two years

Officials: Boat Shop Destroyed by Early Morning Blaze

BELGRADE, Maine (AP)   Fire officials say an early morning blaze has destroyed a Maine boat shop

Closing Arguments in Cold Case Killing of Teen in Maine

BANGOR, Maine (AP)   The trial of a Maine man accused of killing a teenager 37 years ago is drawing to a close