Defense lawyer alleges “systemic failure” at Maine crime lab

A criminal defense lawyer claims that officials have withheld information that could reveal “systemic failures” at the state police forensic lab and has filed a lawsuit against Maine for the release of those documents.

Maine now has its first female Eagle Scout

WEST GARDINER, Maine (AP) The Maine Pine Tree Council’s first female Eagle Scout is being described as a role model to girls in her troop.

U.S. Rep. Jared Golden wants DOE to reevaluate permit for hydropower project

WASHINGTON (AP) U.S. Rep. Jared Golden is asking the Biden administration to reevaluate its approval of a presidential permit for a $1 billion project aimed at bringing Canadian hydropower to the New England grid.

Police investigate crash involving two tractor trailers on I-95 in Maine

Two truck drivers suffered minor injuries after a crash on I-95 in Somerset County.

Helicopter rescues man from ice face on Acadia trail

Acadia National Park rangers had to summon a helicopter to rescue Maine man trapped on ice on the Precipice Trail.

Collins boosts diaper act as demand puts strain on diaper banks

Sen. Susan Collins has joined a bipartisan push to provide millions of dollars in emergency money to help get diapers to families during the coronavirus pandemic.

Suit seeks information on immigrants held in county jail

Three groups believe U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is using the Cumberland County Jail as a short-term detention center for immigrants and are suing for information.

Man taken into custody following standoff in Buxton

Police say one man was taken into custody peacefully following a standoff that prompted several schools in the area to lock down.

Vaccination eligibility to expand to Maine school staff and child care providers

Governor Janet Mills announced Wednesday that her administration will align Maine’s vaccination plan with President Biden’s recent directive to make school staff and child care providers eligible.

Passenger injured after tree branch falls on moving vehicle in Sidney

A 79-year-old woman was critically injured after getting impaled by the branch of a falling tree while riding in the passenger seat of a car.