New Hampshire Man and Maine Woman Charged with Drug Trafficking

Agents from Maine’s Drug Enforcement Agency searched an apartment at 65 Court Street in Houlton Wednesday night following an investigation into the sale of heroin and other drugs.

Officials: Death of Man Found in Apartment Ruled a Homicide

The State Medical Examiner’s Office announced Thursday that the death of 51-year-old Israel Lewis had been ruled a homicide.

Maine Supreme Court Determines Winner in Sloppy Ballot Case

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court has declared a winner in a municipal election that was stalled because of a disputed ballot.

Fire at YMCA Displaces Men Living in Housing Program

Fire officials in Maine are investigating a fire at the Portland YMCA that displaced 31 men.

Final Days to Apply for Maine’s Lucrative Baby Eel Lottery

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine fishermen are approaching the final day to apply for a slot in an upcoming lottery for the right to fish for baby eels

Maine Dog Missing for 5 Days Found Buried Alive in Snow

BRYANT POND, Maine (AP)   A Labrador retriever has survived being buried alive in the snow for five days

Maine Lawmakers: Drilling Off State is a Terrible Idea

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Maine’s congressional delegation is opposed to any effort to pursue offshore drilling off the coast in the wake of the Trump administration’s announcement in favor of expanding the practice

Historic Structure is Being Held Hostage on Canadian Island

LUBEC, Maine (AP)   A marine building on the National Register of Historic Places is half-submerged on a Canadian island–and may disintegrate before legal tangles are resolved

Colorado Brewery Concocts Collins-Inspired Beer

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   A Colorado brewery has a new beer in honor of Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Alaska Republican Sen. Lisa Ann Murkowski

Owl Remembered For Inspiring Thousands Of Maine Students

WISCASSET, Maine (AP) — A nonprofit educational group in Maine has announced 27-year-old Byron the Barred Owl, a “wildlife ambassador” who helped educate thousands of students, has died of natural causes.