Police investigate Lewiston shootings

Police are investigating a pair of shootings that occurred over the weekend in Lewiston.

Navy shipbuilders’ union approves 3-year labor pact at Bath Iron Works

BATH, Maine (AP) The largest union at Navy shipbuilder Bath Iron Works in Maine overwhelmingly approved a new three-year contract, the union said Sunday, averting another strike like the one three years ago that contributed to delays in delivering ships.

2 men jump overboard when yacht goes up in flames off Maine coast

Two boaters jumped overboard to save themselves after a fire engulfed a 48-foot yacht off the Maine coast, the Coast Guard said.

Washington County seeks answers to lighter police presence

The State Police decided to eliminate routine patrols of the county, which has placed an onus on understaffed county and municipal departments.

Three Maine companies hit with environmental penalties

Firms in Old Town, Milbridge and Portland agree to pay fines in cases centered around potentially damaging chemicals.

Police Investigating a fatal crash early Saturday Morning

Speed is believed to be a contributing factor in the crash that took the life of a Franklin man

Maine Maritime student charged as “accomplice” in deadly crash

A student at Maine Maritime Academy has pleaded not guilty to playing a role in a crash in 2022 that left four classmates dead. 

Ferry runs aground off coast of Vinalhaven

No one was hurt when a ferry service out of Vinalhaven ran aground Wednesday morning.

Maine governor calls for disaster declaration to help recover from summer flooding

OXFORD, Maine (AP) Maine’s governor is calling on President Joe Biden to issue a disaster declaration to help the western part of the state recover from summer flooding.

Shackled, handcuffed inmate tries to escape custody in Maine, report says

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office says an inmate tried to escape custody while hand cuffed and shackled.