Maine lawmakers approve recycling reform bill

Maine lawmakers passed a bill that would require private companies to fund the cost of disposing of their packaging trash to improve the state’s recycling program.

Parents arrested after baby suffers drug overdose in Corinna

The parents of an 11-month-old girl have been arrested after the child nearly died of a drug overdose last weekend in Corinna.

US Supreme Court to hear Maine religious school tuition case

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The U.S. Supreme Court decided on Friday that it will hear a case brought by families from Maine who want to use a state tuition program to send their children to religious schools.

Maine’s largest city to hold ‘fireworks only’ July Fourth

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Officials in Maine’s largest city said it will go forward with a “fireworks only” July Fourth celebration this weekend.

Police identify man found dead in Somerville

Maine State Police have released the identity of a man found dead in Somerville after a confrontation with another man.

Old Orchard Beach woman accused of running over husband with her vehicle

Police in Old Orchard Beach say a woman is accused of running over her husband after a fight.

Lack of rainfall leads to severe drought in two Maine counties

Parts of Franklin and Oxford counties are now experiencing severe drought.

Police investigate after shots fired at Westbrook home

Police in Westbrook are investigating what appears to be a random shooting last month.

Former Maine Republican Gov. LePage registers to run again

Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage has registered as a candidate for governor in the state once again.

Maine lab gets grant to use mice in cancer research

BAR HARBOR, Maine (AP) The federal government has awarded a Maine laboratory more than $750,000 to enhance its use of mice as a model for cancer research.