Portland police officer charged with assault

A Portland police officer has been charged with assault in connection with an incident that took place last year.

Police search for driver involved in Portland hit-and-run

Police say they’re looking for the driver responsible for a hit-and-run in Portland that left a pedestrian seriously injured.

Waters off Maine, New England hit record fall temperature in ’21

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A body of water off New England and Canada had its warmest fall surface temperatures on record last year, a Maine science center reported.

Supporters of consumer-owned utility in Maine aiming for 2023 ballot

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Falling shy of their signature-gathering goal, supporters of a referendum drive aimed at establishing a consumer-owned electric utility will extend their efforts, delaying a potential vote until next year.

Maine governor outraising ex-gov in reelection drive so far

Maine’s Democratic governor is outraising her chief opponent, a Republican former governor, in her drive for reelection so far.

Police seek suspect in Waldo County grocery store robbery

Police are looking for the suspect accused of robbing a Wentworth’s store in Frankfort on Sunday evening.

Investigators identify woman found dead in Lubec; boyfriend to appear in court

Police say they’ve confirmed the identity of a woman found dead in the trunk of a car.

No injuries in Raymond crash involving car and school bus

No one was hurt when a car and a school bus collided in Raymond on Tuesday morning.

Drive to give books to Maine first graders seeks new schools

BANGOR, Maine (AP) A program that has a goal of giving a book to every first grade student in Maine is hoping to increase the number of participating schools.

Gas prices up in Vermont, down in Maine and New Hampshire

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Gas prices are again a mixed bag in northern New England.