$800K to be spent from oil settlement fund in Maine

Maine and federal environmental officials have signed off on a decision to use an $800,000 environmental settlement to fund restoration projects in Hampden, Charleston, Sedgwick and Brooksville.

Referendum aims to restore vaccine opt-outs in Maine

Debate is intensifying over a referendum aimed at reversing a law that eliminates religious and philosophical exemptions for childhood vaccinations.

Maine might be the next state to require cage-free eggs

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine might join a growing number of states that require cage-free facilities for chickens that lay eggs for commercial consumption.

Veteran hiring drive in Maine finds jobs for more than 280 service members

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A Maine drive to hire military veterans has helped find jobs for more than 280 service members.

Woman Found Dead in Ossipee River

A Sebago woman who was reported missing Saturday has been found dead.

Multiple stab victims at Old Orchard party early Sunday morning

Two men were stabbed at a party in Old Orchard Beach early Sunday morning.

A Bill Would Replace About $3 Million in Federal Funding to Maine’s Family Planning Network

A Maine bill would replace about $3 million in federal funding to the state’s family planning network that was lost…

York Hospital allowed doctors not licensed in Maine to participate in surgeries

According to documents from Maine’s Department of Health and Human services, York Hospital was sanctioned for allowing two doctors who were not licensed to practice medicine in Maine to participate in surgeries.

Lewiston police respond to two unrelated incidents involving hatchets

Police in Lewiston are following up on two unrelated incidents involving hatchets.

Proposal would bar Portland landlords from charging application fees

A proposal in Portland to prohibit landlords from charging prospective tenants application fees now seems unlikely to be approved by city councilors.