Maine’s spring turkey hunt wraps up for the year

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) – The spring season’s turkey hunt in Maine is ending. Maine is home to spring and fall…

Maine’s blueberry crop faces climate change peril

The University of Maine scientists say the warming of the blueberry fields could imperil the berries and the farmers who tend to them because the rising temperatures have brought loss of water.

Dock worker pleads guilty to making fake distress call

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A dock worker has pleaded guilty to making a fake distress call in December that resulted…

Portland confirms there will be a fireworks display this Fourth of July

The city of Portland is modifying their annual Fourth of July festivities.

First responders save women and young children who were stranded on a river island

First responders saved a group of women and young children who were stranded on an island in the Kennebec River…

Sen. Cathy Breen sponsors bill promoting donations of menstrual products

Maine Sen. Cathy Breen sponsored a bill that would promote the donation of menstrual products in schools and non-profit organizations.…

Teen arrested, another still at large, after shooting in Auburn parking lot

Police in Auburn say one person has been arrested and another is still at large following a shooting in a Walmart parking lot.

Father charged with manslaughter in death of 6-week-old son in Brewer

Maine State Police say a Brewer man has been arrested and charged in the death of his infant son.

Plan for paid family medical leave moves forward in Maine

A proposal to create a commission to develop a paid family medical leave policy in Maine moved closer to becoming a reality on Thursday.

Portland man accused of threatening group of bystanders with a shotgun

Portland Police have arrested a man accused of punching another man and pointing a shotgun at several people.