Human remains found in Augusta identified as man who went missing in 2017

Police say human remains that were found in Augusta in November belong to a man who was reported missing a few years ago.

Driver dies after crashing car into Farmington store

A Farmington man was killed when he crashed his car into a local furniture and carpet store.

Portland police say string of robberies may be connected

Portland police say an initial review of evidence suggests a recent string of robberies are connected.

980 cases of coronavirus and 12 deaths reported in Maine over 3-day period

There were 980 additional cases of coronavirus and twelve virus-related deaths reported in Maine on Tuesday, as the state again saw a record number of hospitalizations.

Bangor fire followed removal of encampment of homeless people

BANGOR, Maine (AP) At least two of the three people who died in a fire in a condemned house had been moved with other homeless people from a riverfront encampment days before by city officials, a newspaper reported.

Foundation increases gift to Maine arts center by $1M

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A foundation has increased its gift to a Maine university to help create a new arts center in the state’s largest city.

Authorities release identity of driver killed in toll plaza crash

Maine State Police have released the identity of a driver killed in a single-vehicle crash at the West Gardiner Toll Plaza last month.

Police arrest Portland man accused of interfering during unrelated OUI arrest

Portland police say a man who was threatening officers and displayed a rifle while they were arresting an OUI suspect was taken into custody.

Maine delegation wants college prep program funding back

Legislators from Maine are pushing back at a federal government decision to reject a public university’s application for a college prep program grant.

Icy conditions blamed for multiple interstate crashes near Etna

Multiple crashes on I-95 in Penobscot County shut down part of the interstate on Monday.