DOJ: Maine violates ADA in care of kids with disabilities

Maine unnecessarily institutionalizes youths with mental health and developmental disabilities because of a lack of sufficient community-based services that would allow them to stay in their homes, the U.S. Department of Justice said Wednesday in declaring a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Four children in Lewiston charged with felonies for vandalism

Four Lewiston children have been charged with felonies after an episode of vandalism this week.

Police in Biddeford are searching for a missing teen

Police in Biddeford are searching for a missing teen.

Portland residents may face another minimum wage vote

Portland voters may again be asked to consider raising the minimum wage.

Police investigate suspected overdose death of teenager at graduation party in Eustis

Police say a 14-year-old girl died of a suspected drug overdose at a graduation party in Franklin County.

Man arrested in Bangor apartment stabbing

Police have made in arrest after a stabbing inside a Bangor apartment building.

Man shot and killed by police during domestic violence call in Blue Hill

Police say officers responding to a domestic violence incident in Blue Hill early Tuesday fatally shot a man.

Police searching for vehicle linked to double-homicide investigation in Auburn

Police say two deaths that happened in Auburn over the weekend were homicides.

GOP Sen Collins puts her Bangor home up for sale

U.S. Sen. Susan Collins and her husband are putting their Bangor home that has been the site of recent protests on the market.

Part of Marginal Way in Portland to close for four weeks as part of sewer separation project

Ongoing sewer work in Portland will close down Marginal Way north of Franklin St. for the next four weeks.