High-speed chase in Maine midcoast ends with charges for teenage driver

Two teenagers were taken into custody after a high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle that started in Wiscasset.

IRS: $850 economic relief payment checks not taxable

The IRS says the $850 relief checks Mainers received are not subject to federal taxes. The agency made the announcement…

Walmart settles with Ellsworth and Falmouth over tax appeal

Walmart has settled with two Maine towns after contesting its tax bills.

Maine spending committee agrees on supplemental budget

The Maine Legislature’s spending committee reached a unanimous agreement on a supplemental budget that funds operations through the end of June, raising hopes that the bipartisan spirit will continue as lawmakers tackle the governor’s proposed $10.3 billion budget.

Family of missing Maine man ups reward for information

The reward for a Maine man who went missing from a psychiatric facility in June has been raised.

Pittsfield man charged with terrorizing in connection with threat made to local business

A Maine man accused of threatening to “shoot up” a business where he previously worked was arrested.

Windham police officer hurt in chase involving 16-year-old

A Windham police officer was hurt in a chase on Route 302 Wednesday night.

IRS: Mainers who received $850 relief checks shouldn’t file taxes just yet

The Internal Revenue Service is working to determine whether the $850 economic relief checks distributed in Maine last year are federally taxable.

Mainer pleads guilty to cheating Paycheck Protection Program

A Maine man pleaded guilty to submitting fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program loan applications for which he received more than $1 million, some of which was used for a down payment on a sailboat.

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.