Maine lawmakers consider bill that would place 5-year pause on COVID vaccine mandates

State lawmakers are expected to consider a bill that would ban COVID-19 vaccine mandates in Maine for at least five years.

Portland man faces charges after allegedly stealing vehicle and crashing it

A Portland man is accused of crashing a stolen vehicle in Windham on Monday.

Maine utility proposes settlement with regulator on solar

A Maine power company said Monday it has proposed a settlement with a state regulator in which it pledges to reduce delays in hooking up solar projects.

Police say erratic driver stopped by spike mats in Falmouth

A North Yarmouth man accused of leading police on a pursuit faces several charges.

Pair of Massachusetts men accused of trafficking drugs in Westbrook

Westbrook Police and drug agents say they seized drugs and guns from two Massachusetts men.

Woman who killed husband in bathtub dies in Maine prison

A woman who was sentenced to 50 years in prison for killing her husband in a bathtub in 2011 has died in prison, officials said.

Maine sees record high number of COVID-19 hospitalizations

More than 400 people are now hospitalized with COVID-19 in Maine, setting another record high for the state.

Man arrested after firing shots at state troopers during Waldo standoff, police say

A man reportedly fired shots at state police troopers during a standoff in Waldo Monday night.

Maine grants to improve senior transportation in rural areas

SACO, Maine (AP) A charitable foundation in Maine is giving out a series of grants to help with transportation for older residents of the state.

Gas prices fall again in NH and VT, rise slightly in Maine

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Gas prices are a mixed bag in northern New England, where prices fell over the last week in Vermont and New Hampshire but rose slightly in Maine.