Body found in car parked outside Maine business

NEWPORT, Maine (AP) Police in Maine are investigating the death of a man whose body was found in a vehicle outside a business.

Police find no explosives after bomb threat at Farmington Walmart

Police say no explosives were found after the Walmart in Farmington was evacuated due to a bomb threat on Monday.

Inmate death at Maine Correctional Center to be investigated

The state Department of Corrections says a 69-year-old inmate died at Maine Correctional Center.

Police respond to hostage situation at Livermore Falls home

In an update on Monday afternoon, police said three hostages managed to escape, leaving only the intruder barricaded inside along with one remaining hostage.

UMaine Black Bears take to the ice for first home game of the season

The University of Maine’s men’s hockey team will play its first home game of the season against rival University of New Hampshire in this year’s playoffs.

Maine Legislature to convene at civic center this week

The Maine Legislature will once again meet at an more accommodating public space this week in an attempt to limit spread of the coronavirus.

Maine eyes creation of new soil health program

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The Maine Legislature is considering a proposal to establish a statewide healthy soil program.

Maine man cites COVID-19 restrictions in murder appeal

BANGOR, Maine (AP) A man who’s serving a 40-year sentence for killing his wife is citing Maine’s COVID-19 restrictions in his appeal.

Portland’s Union Wharf, which dates back to golden era of sail, is on the market

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The oldest pier on the Portland waterfront is for sale.

Gas prices soar in Maine, northern New England after production cut

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Gas prices have risen in all three northern New England states in the past week.