Maine flock owners urged to use caution amid high avian influenza risk

State officials say the risk for avian influenza is still high in Maine.

Pine Tree Power supporter seeks to stop public vote on debt

A supporter of a proposal to create a consumer-owned electric utility is suing to stop a separate popular vote that could stymie the effort by restricting long-term debt needed to buy out the existing utilities.

New Year’s Eve machete attack suspect pleads not guilty

A Maine man charged with attacking police officers with a machete near New York’s Times Square on New Year’s Eve pleaded not guilty Wednesday to attempted murder and assault charges in a new state indictment.

Maine community colleges stop requiring COVID-19 vaccine

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s community college system has ended a requirement that on-campus students received the COVID-19 vaccine.

Maine gas station owner awarded $50,000 for sale of winning Mega Millions ticket

The owner of a Maine gas station that sold the winning $1.35 billion Mega Millions ticket last month was presented with a $50,000 check.

Father of man who drowned in Portland’s Back Cove files civil suit against city

The city of Portland and a local firefighter are named in a wrongful death lawsuit related to the drowning of a man in the Back Cove.

Audit highlights ongoing software, staffing problems that led to payroll troubles at Portland schools

An audit found that a lack of staffing and software issues are to blame for payroll problems at Portland Public Schools.

Supporters make a push for paid family leave in Maine

The Maine Paid Family Leave Coalition on Tuesday launched a renewed push for a paid family and medical leave benefit as the Democratic-controlled Legislature takes up the issue.

Police investigate shooting in Lewiston that left 3 people hospitalized

Three people were injured in a shooting in Lewiston over the weekend.

Silver Alert issued for missing Franklin County man

Police have issued a Silver Alert for a 75-year-old Phillips man.