Motorcyclist dead after crash involving school bus in Buxton

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash involving a school bus in Buxton on Tuesday afternoon.

Governor Mills announces $4 million to fund health care scholarships and loan repayment

Governor Mills today announced funding of $4 million for two initiatives aimed at attracting and retaining health care professionals in Maine

Police issue Silver Alert for Norridgewock man who walked away from psychiatric facility

A Silver Alert has been issued for a Norridgewock man with mental illness.

Detainment of black classmate prompts student protest in Westbrook

Students in Westbrook took to the streets after a black classmate was detained by police over the weekend.

Lewiston mother facing charges after toddler overdoses

A toddler in Maine was revived after suffering an apparent drug overdose.

Vendor aims to get Maine software upgrade across finish line

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine has selected a new software contractor to complete the job of replacing the state’s outdated human resources management software — a project that’s more than four times costlier than envisioned.

Conference about Maine, NH beaches back after 3-year hiatus

SOUTH BERWICK, Maine (AP) A conference about the health of the Maine and New Hampshire coasts is coming back after a three-year hiatus.

No charges expected in fatal Augusta crash

A driver involved in a fatal crash in Augusta will not face charges.

Lawsuit over Maine’s public defender system to proceed

A lawsuit over the system that provides attorneys to those who can’t afford them is being allowed to proceed.

Man shot by police in northern Maine confrontation

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (AP) Police shot a 25-year-old man in a confrontation after announcing a search for a man considered armed and dangerous, officials said Monday.