Maine tightens “Dig Safe” laws in wake of Farmington blast

A bill in response to a fatal explosion that is designed to make digging in Maine more safe has passed the state’s Legislature.

Biddeford man found guilty in federal hate crime trial

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A man charged with violating a federal hate crime in Maine when he and a nephew attacked two black men has been found guilty.

Amid Coronavirus concerns, Bowdoin College tells students not to return after spring break

Bowdoin College telling students they will not be able to return to campus after spring break because of concerns about Coronavirus.

Teen gets 27 years for killing his grandmother in Maine

A Maine teenager has pleaded guilty to killing his grandmother, and has been sentenced as an adult to 27 years in prison.

Maine CDC director: New coronavirus tests have come back negative

Maine’s CDC director says the state should prepare for the arrival of coronavirus while there are still no confirmed cases.

Ethics panel looking into 2 groups opposed to power corridor

The Maine ethics commission is taking up a request to investigate two organizations that oppose a proposed 145-mile hydropower transmission project known as the New England Clean Energy Connect.

Maine says nearly century-old Canada bridge must be replaced

Officials from Maine are holding a public meeting about the need to replace a nearly century-old bridge that links the far northern part of the state with New Brunswick.

UMaine prohibiting travel, asking students to stay on campus

Maine’s public university system is prohibiting university-sponsored, non-essential air travel and encouraging students to stay on campus in response to the growing outbreak of COVID-19.

Officials: Man set house on fire after mother sells it

Officials say a Maine man has been charged with setting a house on fire the day after his mother sold it to a couple who planned to use it as a camp.

Maine taking comments on non-binary birth certificate plan

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine could come closer to offering a non-binary option on birth certificates after a public hearing.