Maine to convert inactive rail track to recreational trail near New Hampshire border

Maine is converting an inactive set of rail tracks into a new recreational trail that will run from the southern part of the state to close to the New Hampshire border.

City announces plan to move asylum seekers from Portland Expo to area hotels

The City of Portland says all 192 of the asylum seekers living in the Portland Expo will be moved into area hotels.

Man arrested after assaulting Lewiston librarian, police say

A man is accused of assaulting a librarian at the Lewiston Public Library.

Domestic disturbance call in Smithfield leads to standoff

A Maine man is accused of barricading himself inside of a home in Smithfield and causing a standoff with police.

2.5 magnitude earthquake reported in Androscoggin County

Residents in Androscoggin County could feel the ground shake Tuesday evening.

Man wanted for drug trafficking arrested after overnight standoff in Auburn

One man was taken into custody peacefully after a standoff in Auburn.

Opponents of Maine’s new abortion law won’t seek to nullify it through a referendum

Groups opposed to Maine’s new law expanding abortion access won’t attempt to nullify the statute through a so-called People’s Veto referendum.

Gorham residents to vote on $50 million school budget next week

The Gorham Town Council has approved a nearly $50 million school budget for the upcoming school year.

Officers acted in self-defense when they shot and killed autistic man, Maine AG says

Officials say two police officers were justified in using deadly force when they fired at an autistic man in Augusta a little under two years ago.

Maine assistant attorney general charged with drunk driving

A Maine assistant attorney general was arrested in Wilton over the weekend and charged with operating under the influence.